Prometheus and the Theft of Fire

Before the earth, seas, and heaven were created, things were disorganized and defined in a state of chaos. God and Nature then decided to organize everything, separating the earth from the sea and putting things in the correct categories. This god is unknown. He then raised the mountains, scooped out valleys, distributed wood, and made animals.

The titan Prometheus took some of the earth and organized it in the way he saw fit. Creating and breathing life into the first humans. He was enterally punished Zeus instructed Prometheus’ brother, Epimetheus, to design the world. His work was overlooked by his brother. Epimetheus gave different animals various gifts: courage, swiftness, strength, wings, claws… Prometheus became emotionally connected to the men. Prometheus made the mistake of stealing fire and giving it to humans and was eternally punished by Zeus for it. He was chained to a rock in the Caucasus Mountains. Every single day, an eagle (a symbol of Zeus) would come down and eat a piece of his liver. Because he was Titan and eternal, his liver would regrow every night. He would have to endure this cruelty for eternity. This scene was displayed for everyone to see. He was made an example of, why no one should mess with Zeus. Years later, Hercules was given permission to kill the eagle and free Prometheus.