Theft of fire

Prometheus Brings Fire to Mankind (1817) by Heinrich Füger

The theft of fire for the benefit of humanity is a theme that recurs in many world mythologies. Examples include:

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References

  1. Westervelt 1910, Ch. 5.
  2. Erdoes/Ortiz 1984.
  3. Judson 1912.
  4. Janke, Daniel (2008). "How People Got Fire (animated short)" (DVD). National Film Board of Canada. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
  5. Swanton 1929.
  6. Alexander 1916.

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