In Greek mythology, Prometheus is a figure largely associated with mortals. His role in stealing fire from Olympus and gifting it to mortals, along with his subsequent punishment, is one of the ...

What do Catwoman, Han Solo, and the man who betrayed Julius Caesar all have in common? Scientists have just named a group of ...

A a giant head, including moveable eyes, told the long and ancient history of fire - from the ancient Greek myth of ...

One advantage of living a long life is seeing changes that have taken place over the recent decades. These major changes ...

New gall wasp species named after famous thieves and tricksters reveal fresh insights into their roles and ecosystems.

For example, they named one wasp after Prometheus, a titan in Greek mythology who stole fire from the gods and brought it to humanity. The researchers said they felt that the wasp's fiery red ...

In Greek mythology, Prometheus, a wise Titan whose name means "foresight," defied Zeus by gifting fire to humans, an act that revolutionised our civilization. Fire became a symbol of progress ...