Prometheus, one of the Titansone of a family of giants who ruled the earth until overthrown by the Greek gods of Olympus in Greek mythology, was the god of fire. A master craftsman considered the wisest of his race, he was credited with the creation of humans and with giving them fire and various types of skills and knowledge. His name means "forethought."

Prometheus was the son of the Titan Iapetus and of either the sea nymphminor goddess of nature, usually represented as young and beautiful Clymene or the goddess Themis. AtlasTitan in Greek mythology who held the world on his shoulders and Epimetheus ("afterthought") were his brothers; Hesione, daughter of the Titan Oceanus, was his wife.

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