Prometheus

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /pɹəˈmiːθiÉ™s/
• US IPA: /pɹoʊˈmiθiÉ™s/

Origin

From Ancient Greek Προμηθεύς, from πρό ("before") + μήδεα ("thoughts, ruses, concerns").

Full definition of Prometheus

Proper noun

1. (Greek god) The Titan chiefly honored for stealing fire from Zeus in the stalk of a fennel plant and giving it to mortals for their use. The god of fire and craft.
2. (astronomy) A moon of the planet Saturn.