Prometheus

Prometheus is a proper noun referring to a Titan in Greek mythology who defied the Olympian gods by giving fire to humanity. The term is also used metaphorically to denote a trailblazer or a benefactor of humankind, often symbolic of rebellious ingenuity and illumination. In modern usage, it appears in literary, academic, and cultural contexts as a reference to creativity, risk-taking, and the pursuit of knowledge.