Prometheus

Extracted Attributes

• Type

  GPU Cluster / Supercomputer

• Purpose

  AI infrastructure buildout and training frontier models

• Capacity

  150,000 GPUs

• Developer

  Meta

Timeline

• Meta's plans to build the 150k-GPU Prometheus cluster are highlighted as part of the accelerating datacenter and AI infrastructure wars. (Source: f56e2342-d796-4094-ab00-58b274aaff97)

  2024-10-01

Prometheus

In Greek mythology, Prometheus (; Ancient Greek: Προμηθεύς [promɛːtʰěu̯s]) is a Titan responsible for creating or aiding humanity in its earliest days. He defied the Olympian gods by taking fire from them and giving it to humanity in the form of technology, knowledge and, more generally, civilization. In some versions of the myth, Prometheus is also credited with the creation of humanity from clay. He is known for his intelligence and for being a champion of mankind and is also generally seen as the author of the human arts and sciences. He is sometimes presented as the father of Deucalion, the hero of the flood story. The punishment of Prometheus for stealing fire from Olympus and giving it to humans is a subject of both ancient and modern culture. Zeus, king of the Olympian gods, condemned Prometheus to eternal torment for his transgression. Prometheus was bound to a rock, and an eagle—a symbol of Zeus—was sent to eat his liver. (In ancient Greece, the liver was thought to be the seat of human emotions.) His liver would then grow back overnight, only to be eaten again the next day in an ongoing cycle. According to several major versions of the myth, most notably that of Hesiod, Prometheus was eventually freed by the hero Heracles. The struggle of Prometheus is located by some at either Mount Elbrus or Mount Kazbek, two volcanic promontories in the Caucasus Mountains beyond which, according to the ancient Greeks, lay the realm of the barbari. In another myth, Prometheus establishes the form of animal sacrifice practiced in ancient Greek religion. Evidence of a cult to Prometheus himself is not widespread. He was a focus of religious activity mainly at Athens, where he was linked with Athena and Hephaestus, the Greek deities of creative skills and technology. The etymology of his name is uncertain, but it may mean "forethought". In the Western classical tradition, Prometheus became a figure who represented human striving (particularly the quest for scientific knowledge) and the risk of overreaching or unintended consequences. In particular, he was regarded in the Romantic era as embodying the lone genius whose efforts to improve human existence could also result in tragedy: Mary Shelley, for instance, gave The Modern Prometheus as the subtitle to her novel Frankenstein (1818).

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• Prometheus - Wikipedia

  For the Romantic era, Prometheus was the rebel who resisted all forms of institutional tyranny epitomised by Zeus – church, monarch, and patriarch. The Romantics drew comparisons between Prometheus and the spirit of the French Revolution, Christ, the Satan of John Milton's _Paradise Lost_, and the divinely inspired poet or artist. Prometheus is the lyrical "I" who speaks in Goethe's _Sturm und Drang_ poem "Prometheus" "Prometheus (Goethe)") (written c. 1772–74, published 1789), addressing God (as Zeus) in misotheist accusation and defiance. In _Prometheus Unbound "Prometheus Unbound (Shelley)")_ (1820), a four-act lyrical drama, Percy Bysshe Shelley rewrites the lost play of Aeschylus so that Prometheus does not submit to Zeus (under the Latin name Jupiter "Jupiter (mythology)")), but [...] The first recorded account of the Prometheus myth appeared in the late 8th-century BC Greek epic poet Hesiod's _Theogony_. In that account, Prometheus was a son of the Titan "Titan (mythology)")Iapetus "Iapetus (mythology)") by Clymene "Clymene (wife of Iapetus)") or Asia "Asia (Oceanid)"), one of the Oceanids. He was brother to Menoetius "Menoetius (mythology)"), Atlas "Atlas (mythology)"), and Epimetheus "Epimetheus (mythology)"). Hesiod, in _Theogony_, introduces Prometheus as a lowly challenger to Zeus's omniscience and omnipotence. [...] #### Goethe's poems [edit] "Prometheus" Audio 1 spoken (in German) (2:06 minutes, 1 MB) _Problems playing this file? See media help._ _Prometheus "Prometheus (Goethe)")_ is a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, in which a character based on the mythic Prometheus addresses God (as Zeus) in a romantic and misotheist tone of accusation and defiance. The poem was written between 1772 and 1774. It was first published fifteen years later in 1789. It is an important work as it represents one of the first encounters of the Prometheus myth with the literary Romantic movement identified with Goethe and with the Sturm und Drang movement.

• Prometheus | God, Description, Meaning, & Myth | Britannica

  Prometheus, in Greek religion, one of the Titans, the supreme trickster, and a god of fire. His intellectual side was emphasized by the apparent meaning of his name, Forethinker. In common belief he developed into a master craftsman, and in this connection he was associated with fire and the creation of mortals. [...] History Top Questions ### Who is Prometheus? In Greek mythology, Prometheus is one of the Titans, the supreme trickster, and a god of fire. In common belief, he developed into a master craftsman, and in this connection, he was associated with fire and the creation of mortals. His intellectual side was emphasized by the apparent meaning of his name, Forethinker. ### Why did Zeus punish Prometheus? Zeus, the chief god, who had been tricked by Prometheus into accepting the bones and fat of sacrifice instead of the meat, hid fire from mortals. Prometheus, however, stole it and returned it to Earth once again. ### How did Zeus punish Prometheus? [...] The Greek poet Hesiod related two principal legends concerning Prometheus. The first is that Zeus, the chief god, who had been tricked by Prometheus into accepting the bones and fat of sacrifice instead of the meat, hid fire from mortals. Prometheus, however, stole it and returned it to Earth once again. As the price of fire, and as punishment for humankind in general, Zeus created the woman Pandora and sent her down to Epimetheus (Hindsight), who, though warned by Prometheus, married her. Pandora took the great lid off the jar she carried, and evils, hard work, and disease flew out to plague humanity. Hope alone remained within. Prometheus BoundPrometheus Bound, oil on canvas by Jacob Jordaens, 1640; in the Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne, Germany. 245 × 178 cm.

• PROMETHEUS - Greek Titan God of Forethought, Creator of Mankind

  Aeschylus, Prometheus the Fire-Bearer (Greek tragedy C5th B.C.) : Aeschylus' lost play Prometheus Fire-Bearer (Pyrphoros) dramatised the story of the Titan's theft of fire from heaven. It preceded Prometheus Bound in the trilogy. Aeschylus, Prometheus the Fire-Kindler (lost play) (Greek tragedy C5th B.C.) : Prometheus the Fire-Kindler (Pyrkaeus) was a lost satyr play which probably described the institution of the torch-race festival by Prometheus following his theft of fire. [...] Io also came to him, and he foretold her the wanderings and sufferings which were yet in store for her, as well as her final relief (703, &c.). Hermes then likewise appears, and desires him to make known a prophecy which was of great importance to Zeus, for Prometheus knew that by a certain woman Zeus would beget a son, who was to dethrone his father, and Zeus wanted to have a more accurate knowledge of this decree of fate. But Prometheus steadfastly refused to reveal the decree of fate, whereupon Zeus, by a thunderbolt, sent Prometheus, together with the rock to which he was chained, into Tartarus (Horat. Carm. ii. 18, 35). After the lapse of a long time, Prometheus returned to the upper world, to endure a fresh course of suffering, for he was now fastened to mount Caucasus, and [...] [N.B. In another text, Prometheus is replaced by Tykhe (Fortune).]

• GreekMythologyTours - The Enigmatic Prometheus: Unveiling the Profound Symbolism Behind

  # The Enigmatic Prometheus: Unveiling the Profound Symbolism Behind Prometheus is a well-known figure in Greek mythology, recognized as one of the Titans and a god of fire. He is often regarded as the supreme deceiver and his name possibly means "forethought," which emphasizes his intellectual side. The story of Prometheus revolves around him defying the gods of Olympus by stealing fire from them and giving it to mankind in the form of technology. In addition to fire, Prometheus also played an important role in shaping humanity. He is credited with creating the first humans from clay and breathing life into them! [...] In Greek mythology, Prometheus is a Titan who defies the gods by stealing fire from Mount Olympus and giving it to humans. As a result, he is punished by Zeus and is bound to a rock where an eagle repeatedly devours his liver, which regenerates every day. Prometheus symbolizes the quest for knowledge, rebellion against the gods, and the suffering that can come with resisting authority. ### Who punished Prometheus? Zeus, the king of the Olympian gods, punished Prometheus for his transgression of giving fire to humanity. He was condemned to eternal torment, chained to a rock with an eagle feasting on his liver each day. ## SEE MORE ### Greek Mythology Comes Alive: How Our Interactive Percy Jackson Quest App Transforms Family Tours in Greece ### 6 Infamous Percy Jackson Monsters [...] In philosophy, the idea of the "Promethean Man" represents an individual who takes control of their own destiny, using their intellect and skills to shape the world around them. This concept has been embraced by various scientific and technological fields as a source of motivation and encouragement for pushing the boundaries of human understanding. Prometheus has also left a lasting impact on the arts. Sculptures, paintings, and other forms of artistic expression have often depicted the Titan and his defiance against the gods in their works, continuing to celebrate his role as a symbol of rebellion and progress.

• Prometheus (2012 film) - Wikipedia

  The central theme in Prometheus concerns the eponymous Titan of Greek mythology who defies the gods and gives humanity the gift of fire, for which he is subjected to eternal punishment. The gods want to limit their creations in case they attempt to usurp the gods. The film deals with humanity's relationship with the gods—their creators—and the consequence of defying them. A human expedition intends to find them and receive knowledge about belief, immortality, and death. They find superior beings who appear godlike in comparison to humanity, and the Prometheus crew suffer consequences for their pursuit. Shaw is directly responsible for the events of the plot because she wants her religious beliefs affirmed, and believes she is entitled to answers from her god; her questions remain [...] Arthur Max designed the sets such as the alien world landscape and structures, and the vehicles, including the Prometheus and the Engineer's ship. Digital 3D models and miniature replicas of each set were built to allow the designers to envisage the connections between them and to know where the CGI elements would be inserted. To better blend the practical and the digital, the design team took rock samples from the Iceland location so they could match the graphical textures with the real rocks. To create the Prometheus, Max researched NASA and European Space Agency spacecraft designs, and extended these concepts with his own ideas of how future space vehicles might look. He said that he wanted "to do something that was state-of-the-art, which would represent a flagship spacecraft with [...] ### Box office Prometheus was considered a financial success overall. After a strong start in North America, the film failed to meet the studio's expectations, but it continued to perform strongly in other territories until the end of its theatrical run. Prometheus earned $126.4 million (31.4%) in North America and $276.9 million (68.6%) elsewhere for a worldwide total of $403.4 million, making it the 18th highest-grossing film of 2012, and at its peak it was the 155th highest-grossing film worldwide unadjusted for inflation. The film made $31.8 million from global IMAX, making it the highest-grossing horror film in the said format.

• Country

  United States

• Located In

  Queens

• Instance Of

  Q245117

• Coordinates

  Lat: 40.735163, Lon: -73.818845

• Inception Date

  1/1/1950