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500,000 BC Discovery of Fire The Ancient Greeks believed that fire was a gift of one of the Titans, Promotheus, to the humans. According to Greek myths, Prometheus was punished by the gods for releasing the secret of fire to men. This myth, along with many other stories and customs, shows how much importance ancient people attached to their control of fire. The discovery of fire was essential to the spread of civilization. Through the use of fire, people were able to move into colder climates that were previously too inhospitable for them. This sped up the movement of early humans across the world.
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