Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Prometheus
Prometheus, proper n. [L. < Gk promethes, foresightful.] (webplay: fire).
Greek demigod; ancient being who created humans out of clay; giant who gave the gift of fire to humankind; Titan being whom Zeus punished on a peak in the Caucasus for teaching mortals how to use fire.
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