The Myth of Prometheus | The Sacred SUN

When Zeus, the king of the Olympian gods, was young and trying to establish his rule, a long and terrible war ensued. All the Olympian gods joined against the Titans, who were led by Zeus' father Cronus and the mighty Atlas After ten years of fighting, Zeus and his fellow Olympians defeated the enemy. Only a few Titans, particularly Prometheus and his brother Epimetheus, fought on the side of Zeus, against their fellow Titans. You see, Prometheus was very wise - wiser even than most of the gods - and foresaw the winner of the battle between the Olympians and the Titans. He persuaded his impulsive brother Epimetheus to also fight on the side of Zeus. Once Zeus emerged victorious he granted the brothers some just rewards. Zeus permitted Prometheus and Epimetheus to populate the earth with creatures and humans. Epimetheus (he wasn't too bright and his name means "Afterthought") foolishly gave all the good qualities to the creatures: Strength and speed, the ability ...