prometheus

Meanings

• proper noun

  A Titan in Greek mythology who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity, becoming a symbol of creation and progress.

  - "Prometheus is known for his act of defiance against the gods, bringing fire to humanity."
  - "The play 'Prometheus Bound' by Aeschylus explores the mythology surrounding Prometheus."

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Rhymes

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Atlas , Crasis , Delilah , Erasmus

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Variants

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Prometheus

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'prometheus' meaning 'forethought' or 'foresight'

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Trivia

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1. Prometheus is also known for creating the first woman, Pandora.

2. He was eventually freed from his punishment by Hercules.

3. Prometheus is sometimes depicted as having a vulture instead of an eagle eating at his liver.

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1. Zeus: Zeus is the king of the gods in Greek mythology and the one who punished Prometheus for stealing fire.

2. Hephaestus: Hephaestus is the god of fire and craftsmanship in Greek mythology. He is sometimes associated with Prometheus due to their shared connection to fire.

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Culture

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Prometheus is a significant figure in Greek mythology and has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. He is often seen as a symbol of creation, progress, and defiance against the gods.

How to Memorize "prometheus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a powerful Titan, chained to a rock, with an eagle eating at his liver every day. Imagine the look of determination on his face as he continues to defy the gods.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Prometheus with the image of a torch, representing the fire he brought to humanity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Prometheus brought fire, forever a hero, unchained from the gods'.

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