Question: what is the meaning of the name prometheus
Answer: In Greek mythology , Prometheus ( / prəˈmiːθiːəs / ; Greek : Προμηθεύς , pronounced ( promɛːtheús ) , meaning `` forethought '' ) is a Titan , culture hero , and trickster figure who is credited with the creation of man from clay , and who defies the gods by stealing fire and giving it to humanity , an act that enabled progress and civilization .