The gift of Prometheus
The role of the fire is so important in our life. In fact it is impossible to imagine the life without the fire and without all things that are connected with fire. It impresses with its power and rage, and it calms down with its silent burning.
The fire is able to destroy everything on its way from forests to live people if it is uncontrolled, but at the same time fire is able to warm, to cook dinner for us, to build things we need for every-day life. But to do that the fire must be controlled and carefully kept.
According to scientists the fire was one of the stages that played especially important role in the evolution of people. The new era began when people learned to use the fire and to yield the fire. In such way people learned to survive because it is impossible to live without fire.
Fire always impressed people with its power. Its huge flame tips are able to rise to several meters getting everything into its body. That is why people always thought that the fire was the god or the weapon of the god. But people always knew that the fire is not just the ordinary phenomenon presented to people.
Myths of people are filled with the stories about the fire and its initial appearance on our planet. For example, in Ancient Greece there was the myth according to which Prometheus gave the fire to humanity. For such deed he was punished by Zeus and had to feel the eternal tortures being bound to the mountain. Every day the huge eagle came to the hero and pecked his liver.
Fire inspired thousands of writers to write poems, odes, novels about the fire. There are so many idioms with the use of the fire "the fire of the soul", "the fire of the heart", "the flame of love". Fire was always associated with something dear and close to heart.
In astrology there are four elements one of which if fire. People born under the sign that belongs to the element of fire are strong-willed, great, and powerful. But at the same time they are unrestrained, severe, etc. The rival of fire is water. It is unknown what element is more powerful as the water puts out the fire but the fire makes the water evaporate.
One thing can be said for sure: fire is powerful. And as every powerful creature is demands respect and care. It is necessary to teach people to respect fire from childhood showing people how to use it without bringing injuries. Enjoy the site dedicated to fire.