Prometheus

Deities

Titan who stole fire from gods to give to humanity. Taught humans arts, technology, sacrifice. Punished by Zeus—chained to rock, eagle eating liver daily, regenerating nightly. Sacrifice for humanity's advancement. Rebellion for love.

Tradition · Greek

Correspondences

Planetary Correspondence
Sun
Elemental Correspondence
Fire
Zodiac Affinity
AquariusSagittarius

Offerings

Offerings
FireCrafted objectsActs of teachingSharing forbidden knowledgeWineActs of rebellion for justice

Sacred timing

Sacred Timing
Sabbats
Hours
NoonSun hours

Symbols and forms

Alternate Names
ForethoughtThe Fire-BringerFriend of Humanity
Gender Expression
Masculine
Titles
The Fire-BringerFriend of HumanityThe ForethoughtChampion of MortalsThe Bound Titan
Symbols
FireTorchChainsEagleFennel stalk

Practice

Invocation Approach
Tone
Recognition of sacrifice for humanity
Address
PrometheusFire-BringerChampion
Relationship
Co conspirator against tyranny
Warning
Association brings punishment from authority
Resonance
Those who teach forbidden knowledge for liberation
Modern Practice

Patron of teachers, rebels, those who share forbidden knowledge for liberation. Invoked for courage to defy unjust authority, teaching others, technological innovation. Teaches sacrifice for greater good.

Nature and meaning

Domain
FireTechnologyForbidden knowledgeRebellion for humanitySacrificeCraftsmanshipForethought
Mythology Summary

Titan who stole fire from gods to give to humanity. Taught humans arts, technology, sacrifice. Punished by Zeus—chained to rock, eagle eating liver daily, regenerating nightly. Sacrifice for humanity's advancement. Rebellion for love.

Details

Secondary Planets
MarsMercury
Correspondences
Colors
RedGoldOrange
Scents
FrankincenseCedarPine
Metals
BronzeGold
Animals
EagleFire salamander

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