In Greek mythology, Prometheus (, "forethought")The derivation of Prometheus' name from the Greek pro (before) + manthano (learn) is actually a folk etymology. In truth, the name comes from the same PIE word that produces the Vedic pra math, which means "to steal." This verb produces pramathyu-s, "thief", whence "Prometheus." The Vedic myth of fire's theft by Matarigvan is, not coincidentally, an analog to the account found in Greek myth. To these etymological cognates we may add pramantha, the tool used to create fire. Thus Fortson 2004, 27; Williamson 2004, 214-15. is a Titan known for his wily intelligence, who stole fire from Zeus and gave it to mortals for their use. His myth has been treated by a number of ancient sources, in which Prometheus is credited with (or blamed for) playing a pivotal role in the early history of humankind. Hesiod The Prometheus myth first appears in the Gree

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