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The theft of fire for the benefit of humanity is a theme that recurs in many world mythologies. Examples include: * In Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus steals the heavenly fire for humanity, enabling the progress of civilization. * According to the ''Rig Veda'' (3:9.5), the hero Mātariśvan recovered fire, which had been hidden from humanity. * In the Book of Enoch, the fallen angels and Azazel teach early humanity to use tools and fire. * In Polynesian myth, Māui stole fire from the Mudhens.〔Westervelt 1910, Ch. 5.〕 * In Cherokee myth, after Possum and Buzzard had failed to steal fire, Grandmother Spider used her web to sneak into the land of light. She stole fire, hiding it in a clay pot.〔Erdoes/Ortiz 1984.〕 * Among various Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest and First Nations, fire was stolen and given to humans by Coyote, Beaver or Dog.〔Judson 1912.〕 * According to some Yukon First Nations people, Crow stole fire from a volcano in the middle of the water.〔 〕 * According to the Creek Native Americans, Rabbit stole fire from the Weasels.〔Swanton 1929.〕 * In Algonquin myth, Rabbit stole fire from an old man and his two daughters.〔Alexander 1916.〕 * In Ojibwa myth, Nanabozho the hare stole fire and gave it to humans. ==See also== * Comparative mythology * Control of fire by early humans * Olympic flame 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Theft of fire」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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