Who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans?
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Correct answer: Prometheus
Prometheus defied the gods by stealing fire from Mount Olympus and giving it to humanity, enabling civilization to flourish. As punishment, Zeus chained him to a mountain where an eagle devoured his liver each day — only for it to regenerate overnight.
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