Prometheus was the son of the Titan Iapetus the god of mortality.and clymene. The name “Prometheus” means “prudent, foresighted.” He was the father of Deucalion. He received an order from the gods to populate earth. He created man out of earth water and other elements. He then stole fire from Hephaestus and wisdom from Athena. They considered that disrespecting the gods. Zeus the king of all gods doomed him for disrespecting the gods. Prometheus was also sent east to the Caucasus Mountains. Unlike his brother who was sent to the west. There he was changed fiercely to a rock. An eagle tore at his liver everyday. A few days later Prometheus was rescued by Hercules. Hercules then shot the eagle. He then brought Prometheus back to Mount Olympus.