Prometheus

Prometheus was said to be the wisest diety of all time. His name means "forethought" because he was able to foretell the future. He was the son of Iapetus. When Zeus revolted against Cronus, Prometheus deserted the other Titans and fought on Zeus side. Some versions say that he and his brother Epimetheus were chosen by Zeus to create man. Prometheus is known as the protector and benefactor of man. He gave mankind a number of gifts including fire. He also tricked Zeus into allowing man to keep the best part of the animals sacrificed to the gods and to give the gods the worst parts. For this Zeus punished Prometheus by having him chained to a rock with an eagle tearing at his liver every day, with his liver growing back every time it was devouered. He was to be left there for all eternity or until he agreed to disclose to Zeus which of Zeus children would try to replace him. Heracles eventually rescued him without giving in to Zeus.

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