> In Greek mythology, who was responsible for giving fire to humans?And the answer: Prometheus.With a name that translates to "Forethought," Prometheus was the Titan god whowas given the task of moulding mankind out of clay. His attempts to better thelives of humans, such as giving them fire, put him in direct conflict with Zeus.Photo credit: public domain.As the ancient story goes, Prometheus and hisbrother Epimetheus were faced with a choice during the war of Greek gods andTitans: fight for Olympus and receive powerful Zeus' blessing, or fight againstthem and be cast to the pits of Tartarus. Clever and mischievous Prometheusconvinced his brother to fight for Olympus, in return receiving a remarkabletask from Zeus. Together, the brothers were entrusted to create all livingthings. Epimetheus was to distribute the gifts of the gods among the creatures of theland. Flight was given to some, the ability to swim to others, and four legs torace on land to a select few. Meanwhile, Prometheus was tasked with anothersignificant aspect of creation: humanity. Shaping the first humans out of mud,Prometheus formed the first humans in the image of the gods (but powerless, perZeus' direction). While Zeus deemed humans subservient, mortal creatures,Prometheus saw their potential for greatness. Against the will of the mostpowerful gods, Prometheus climbed Mount Olympus to steal and deliver to humanhands the invaluable gift of fire. Prometheus instantly faced the wrath of Zeus. As the myth relates, hispunishment was eternity chained to a rock, each day losing his liver to hungrybirds and each night regrowing it to start all over again. However cruel thesentence, empathetic and moral Prometheus was said to have never regretted hisgift to mankind. Literature[https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45136/prometheus-unbound] remembers themythological face for the knowledge, progress, and power he brought to humanhands.