Prometheus in Greek mythology, titanium, protector of people from the tyranny of the gods. Son Hiaphet and Klim. His wife Gesiona. In ancient versions of the myth, Prometheus stole fire from Olympus and gave it to the people. He rose to the sky with Athens and brought the torch to the sun. Gave them fire, hiding it in a hollow cane stalk narfeks and showed people how to save, prisypaya ash. This cane has an interior filled with white flesh that can burn like a wick.For the abduction of fire, Zeus ordered Hephaestus to nail Prometheus to the Caucasus range. According Durida, he was punished for falling in love with Athena. Some writers have attributed to the action of the myth of the cave paropamisadov.In Aeschylus Prometheus Bound "to the motif of fire abduction added image of Prometheus as a pioneer of cultural goods, made possible the achievements of human civilization: Prometheus taught people to build houses and to extract metals, work the land and sail boats, taught them letters, invoices, monitoring stars and so put to death for the love of mankind, Prometheus of Aeschylus throws a bold challenge to Zeus and ready, despite the terrible torments, to defend their case.Prometheus pointed the way to the Hercules Hesperides. In gratitude, Hercules killed the eagle with an arrow and persuaded Zeus to calm anger. When Zeus freed Prometheus Bound, he had one finger stone from the rock and iron, since people wear rings. There is a story, like Prometheus tried to bribe Charon, but without success.
