Chapter 274 Prometheus Steals Fire
Chapter 274 Prometheus Steals Fire
Sure enough, Zeus didn't seem to notice His hiding place and directly chose the pile covered with snow-white beef fat, which looked beautiful and big.
Zeus uncovered the suet, revealing a pile of cow bones underneath.
He shouted directly, "It seems that my friend, son of Iapetus, you have not forgotten your tricks of deception!"
It was also because of this incident that Zeus directly punished humans by refusing to provide them with the last thing that was indispensable to life.
fire!
That choice also affected subsequent sacrifices, and all subsequent sacrifices were carried out according to Zeus' choice at that time.
The bones of the cattle were offered as sacrifices to the gods, while the beef could be kept by humans for their own consumption.
His actions at that time did help people save food, but it also caused Zeus to refuse to provide fire to humans.
Prometheus had a complicated look in his eyes.
Thinking about it now, He was not sure whether Zeus was really confused at the time, or he made that choice on purpose just to punish mankind by refusing to provide fire to mankind.
Just as he was thinking, a cry of pain suddenly came from not far away.
Prometheus turned around and saw a tall and thin man lying on the ground, holding his stomach and wailing.
He hurried back and checked.
"Prometheus, save me, my stomach hurts!" Ricardo wailed.
Prometheus glanced at his side and found a piece of half-eaten raw meat next to him. It gave off a faint stench and there were flying insects circling around it.
"Is this the stomachache caused by eating rotten raw meat?"
"If only there were fire..."
A burst of desire flashed in Prometheus' eyes, and he subconsciously raised his head to look at the sun above his head, or rather the galloping sun chariot.
There was a flash of hesitation in His eyes.
……
Night falls.
In the dark night, birds and beasts were calling. Hector and others gathered together trembling, frightened by the cries coming from the darkness.
"What is that sound?"
"How terrible! Could it be that it has already come near us?"
"I'm so cold..."
In the dark corner, looking at the humans shivering and gathering together, Prometheus finally made a decision in his heart.
He wants to steal fire for mankind!
Only with fire can they get rid of the cold, no longer fear wild beasts, and achieve continuous development!
Just when He made the decision in His heart.
……
Mount Olympus.
Looking at the pitch-black earth, Zeus showed a satisfied smile on his face.
He was wearing a Greek-style white robe embroidered with intricate patterns. He had a sturdy physique and bulging muscles, and looked extremely strong.
He has shining golden hair and is crowned with a crown woven with olive branches, which shows his supreme status as a god.
His eyes are deep and bright, sparkling with wisdom and authority, as if he can see through everything in the world. His face is resolute and his nose is straight, revealing his unquestionable decisiveness and majesty.
"Prometheus, this is the price you pay for deceiving me. I see there is no fire now, what are these humans going to do!"
Just thinking about it made Zeus angry.
When dividing the cattle, he was indeed distracted and was thinking about something else. When he came to his senses, he could only take advantage of the situation.
At that time, He was thinking about how to destroy mankind.
At first humans were fine, but later He found that humans were gradually degenerating and had little respect for them, the gods.
In particular, He discovered that some humans had dirty thoughts in their hearts. They had unreasonable wishes, wanting to become eternal and wanting to become gods!
Just a bunch of creatures! He naturally couldn't tolerate such a thing.
So He refused to give mankind the most important thing they needed to complete civilization: fire.
In a sense, fire symbolizes light, wisdom, and even eternity.
Once humans master fire, their abilities and wisdom will be greatly enhanced, and they will no longer fear God.
"Humph, Prometheus, you are trying so hard to help humans, what on earth are you thinking about..."
Zeus' eyes flickered.
……
The night passes.
When the goddess of dawn lights up the dawn, the god of light Apollo drives Helios' sun chariot and gradually rises from the horizon.
Prometheus was hiding in the clouds, holding a fennel stalk in his hand, looking at the sun chariot approaching in the distance.
Four golden sun horses, covered with mysterious runes, a golden frame that radiated light and heat, and the god of light Apollo standing on the frame came into his sight.
The sun chariot, emitting blazing flames, roared past His sight, leaving a trail of fire in its place.
While the path of fire was still there, Prometheus held up a fennel stalk and quickly moved closer to pick up the fire.
After receiving the fire, He protected it and flew toward the earth.
……
As soon as he flew to the human gathering place, Epimetheus, who was also nearby, noticed Prometheus and the thing he was holding in his hand.
"Is this... a fire?"
"Brother, you!"
Epimetheus was shocked at first, then a look of worry appeared on his face, "Is this from Zeus, brother?"
"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything." Prometheus said, holding up the fennel stalks, "Go set up the altar and light the fire."
Soon, Epimetheus and many humans began to make arrangements.
As time passed, flames rose.
When night fell again, many humans suddenly burst into laughter.
"Haha, with fire, those damn beasts will never come near again!"
Terry and the others were overjoyed when they saw the wolves, tigers and leopards outside the gathering place, whose eyes were reflecting but who dared not approach.
At the same time, they built a fire and roasted some food that they had never eaten before.
"Is this cooked food? It's really good..."
Looking at the humans who were no longer afraid of the night and the cold, Prometheus smiled.
However, while he and humans were happy here, Zeus on Mount Olympus soon saw the piles of fire appearing on the dark earth at night.
"How is this going!"
"Prometheus, you did this?!"
Prometheus was summoned by Zeus and questioned.
Next to Him are the god of light Apollo, Athena and other gods.
Facing Zeus' questioning and the puzzled looks of Apollo and other gods, Prometheus had already thought of an answer.
He quickly said, "This matter has nothing to do with me. It was caused by Apollo accidentally setting the trees on fire when he drove Helios' chariot past."
Ok?
Zeus did not quite believe what He said, but he still looked at Apollo, who had blond hair, tall stature and handsome features, to see what He would say.
(End of this chapter)