Not many forces on earth are more tied to the mystical realm than fire. Prometheus brought it to humans in Europe so they could cook their food and have an easier life. Fire myths are associated with the control of fire to make life more bearable as a human. We get to cook our food, be warm, and ward off predators. Controlling something as powerful as fire is what really differentiates us from the rest of the food chain. I remember my shock at seeing one of the great apes - a