What God did Prometheus trick?
Zeus, the king of the Gods.
In Greek the name Prometheus means
Foresight
How did Zeus punish humans for Prometheus' trickery?
He took fire away from them.
The titans were
A race of giants.
As punishment for stealing fire from the Gods, Prometheus:
Was tied to a rock and had his liver eaten by a vulture every day.
Why did the Gods spare Prometheus and his brother Epimetheus?
They fought on the side of the Gods during the war between the Gods and Titans.
What did Prometheus' brother Epimetheus create?
He gave gifts from the Gods to all animals like flight or the ability to swim.
Is the story of Prometheus a "creation myth"?
Yes, he created humans.
What did Zeus want from humans?
He wanted humans to worship him and give him offerings.
What culture does this myth come from?
Greek mythology.
According to the myth, how did Prometheus create the first humans?
He shaped them out of mud.
Prometheus represents man's mastery of what element?
Fire and the power to control nature.
What did Prometheus steal from the Gods?
Fire