Prometheus is a capital.
Prometheus ( [ prəˈmiːθiəs ] ; Προμηθεύς [ promɛːtʰeús ] , meaning `` forethought '' ) is a Titan in Greek mythology , best known as the deity in Greek mythology who was the creator of mankind and its greatest benefactor , who stole fire from Mount Olympus and gave it to mankind . Prometheus ( [ prəˈmiːθiəs ] ) is a 2012 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott , written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof and starring Noomi Rapace , Michael Fassbender , Guy Pearce , Idris Elba , Logan Marshall-Green and Charlize Theron .