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Prometheus

noun

UK/prəˈmiː.θi.əs/
US/prəˈmiː.θi.əs/

Definitions of Prometheus noun

  1. In Greek mythology, a demigod who stole fire from Mount Olympus.

    • Prometheus belonged to the Titans, a race of gods that existed before Zeus.

    • Prometheus was chained to a rock on Mount Caucasus, where an eagle tormented him by eating his liver daily.

    • In art, Prometheus is often depicted as a heroic figure defying the gods.