Prometheus is a titan in Greek mythology who is known for his intelligence and cunning. He is credited with creating mankind from clay and giving them the gift of fire, which he stole from the gods. This act of rebellion allowed humans to survive and progress, but also brought down the wrath of the gods, particularly Zeus, who punished Prometheus by having him bound to a rock and subjected to having his liver eaten by an eagle, only to be regenerated every night. The myth of Prometheus is seen as symbolic of the human struggle for knowledge and progress, and the consequences of defying the gods.