Prometheus stealing fire
In Greek myth, Prometheus, a Titan who favored humanity, stole fire from the gods to give to humans. This let humanity able to cook food so they don’t get sico and also having light in the dark. This choice Prometheus has made made Zeus mad. As punishment, Zeus had Prometheus chained to a mountain in the Caucasus, where an eagle ate his liver each day. Because Prometheus was immortal, his liver regenerated everytime the eagle had eaten it.
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Theme and lesson
- Sacrifycing for others could be noble
- There will be costs to help others
Question
- Do you think the humans knew that it was prometheus who gave them fire?