Authority File Entry (Person): Prometheus
Prometheus
In Greek mythology, Prometheus (/prəˈmiːθiəs/; Ancient Greek: Προμηθεύς, [promɛːtʰéu̯s], possibly meaning "forethought"), is a Titan god of fire. Prometheus is a culture hero and trickster figure who is credited with the creation of humanity from clay, and who defies the gods by stealing fire and giving it to humanity as civilization. Prometheus is known for his intelligence and for being a champion of humankind, and is also seen as the author of the human arts and sciences generally.
Linked Open Data:
RDF/XML
JSON-LD (Schema.org)
See also: