Why Are We Called Prometheus’ Souvenirs?

There is the obvious kinda cute kinda corny reasoning, Prometheus provided humanity with fire, and we provide you with Greek souvenirs to serve as memorabilia and keepsakes from your time in Greece.But for us, naming a shop is akin to naming a beloved pet. We couldn’t settle for a name we do not love.Allow us to explain our love for the name by telling you a bit more about the myth of Prometheus, one of the most enduring and well-known stories in Greek mythology!

Prometheus was a Titan, one of the ancient gods who ruled before the Olympians. He was known for his intelligence and his love of humanity. In some versions of the myth, he is also credited with the creation of humanity from clay and is also generally seen as the author of the human arts and science. One day, driven by his desireto aid mankindhe decided to steal fire from the gods and give it to humans. Fire was a symbol of knowledge and civilization, and Prometheus believed that by sharing it with humans, he could help them to become more advanced and enlightened. Indeed, fire and the wheel are among the most vital tools in the hands of people, acting as cornerstones of our evolution.
Zeus, the king of the gods, was furious when he learned what Prometheus had done. He saw it as an act of disobedience and a challenge to his authority. To punish Prometheus, Zeus had him chained to a rock and ordered an eagle to eat his liver every day. Because Prometheus was immortal, his liver grew back every night, and the eagle would return to feast on it again the next day. This cycle continued for years, until Hercules finally rescued Prometheus and put an end to his suffering.
The story of Hercules rescuing Prometheus is actually a separate myth that takes place after Prometheus was punished by Zeus. According to this myth, after Hercules completed his famous Twelve Labors, he traveled to the Caucasus Mountains where he found Prometheus chained to a rock.
Hercules, filled with curiosity, inquired about the reason behind Prometheus’ punishment. Moved by Prometheus’ bravery and compassion for humanity, Hercules resolved to liberate him from his torment.
To do this, Hercules shot the eagle with an arrow and broke the chains that bound Prometheus to the rock. Prometheus was finally free after centuries of suffering, and he was eternally grateful to Hercules for his act of kindness.

Another god sees their terrible fate and intervenes, out of pity or empathy, either with their own actions, or by guiding another hero to release them from their fate. Prometheus was eternally sentenced, and no other god found in themselves to forgive him or even take pity at him. Yet, in Prometheus’case, he committed the one crime that is forever inexcusable in the eyes of the gods: he bestowed knowledge and therefore actual power to humans. It was Hercules, a demi-god having human blood in his veins as well as that of a god that saved Prometheus!

The most common understanding of this myth’s moral, talks about the importance of progress and the significance of the delicate balance between risk and reward. How crucial Prometheus actions were but also how dire his punishment was. However, there is a detail of great value that is very often overlooked. The classic structure of a story in any mythology is that someone incurs the wrath of a god, either by committing hubris or by making them feel jealous.

We will forever hold admiration for the hero who represents the eternal sacrifice, defying authority regardless of the consequences, all in the pursuit of empowering humanity with the gift of knowledge.