Zeus didn't want humans to have fire because he feared they would become too powerful and challenge the gods. Fire was seen as a symbol of knowledge and civilization, which Zeus wanted to keep for himself.
Zeus believed that man was made to provide honor and worship to the gods, to serve as companions to the gods, and to populate the earth. It was part of the natural order for humans to exist to fulfill their roles within the grand scheme of the universe.
Zeus did not want humans to have knowledge of fire because he was afraid it would give them too much power and lead to destruction and chaos. Fire was considered a divine element, and Zeus wanted to protect the gods' authority over mortals.
The son of Zeus who revealed the secrets of the gods was Prometheus. He stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans, leading to his punishment by Zeus.
Zeus gifted Pandora with curiosity by giving her a box she was forbidden to open. When her curiosity got the best of her and she opened the box, all the evils of the world were released. This act is what ultimately brought suffering and chaos to humanity.
Yes, Zeus viewed humans as inferior beings and sought to control and punish them. In contrast, Prometheus had a more favorable view of humans and sought to help and empower them by giving them fire and knowledge.
Zeus didn't want humans to have fire because he feared they would become too powerful and challenge the gods. Fire was seen as a symbol of knowledge and civilization, which Zeus wanted to keep for himself.
Zeus believed that man was made to provide honor and worship to the gods, to serve as companions to the gods, and to populate the earth. It was part of the natural order for humans to exist to fulfill their roles within the grand scheme of the universe.
He favors humans among the gods by stealing fire for them, and giving them the better part of the sacrifices. (Meats and hides to them, bones organs to the gods.)
Prometheus, a Titan.
He stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans.
It was only for the gods
He took the fire from the gods and gave it to the humans.
It was the god Prometheus who gave the humans fire. He stole it from Zeus and gave it to the humans. As a result, Zeus chained Prometheus to a cliff where an eagle ate his liver and internal organs continuously. Since he was immortal, his organs grew back.
Zeus did not want humans to have knowledge of fire because he was afraid it would give them too much power and lead to destruction and chaos. Fire was considered a divine element, and Zeus wanted to protect the gods' authority over mortals.
He was angry when Prometheus gave them fire.
That he would be overthrown by a child of his own.