Fire has been revered and worshipped in ancient cultures worldwide. In Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus, out of his great love for mankind, disobeys Zeus and steals fire from heaven and brings it down to earth for human use. As punishment, Zeus chains Prometheus to the Caucasus mountain since mankind was not yet considered to be ready for this great gift of the gods.

Fire is the son of Ahura Mazda, the Spirit of the Sun — "atash Ahure Mazdao puthra". Fire is the purest of all elements on earth, indeed, it transcends all other elements. It is the seventh and final creation of Ahura Mazda, after the creation of the human being. Fire dispels darkness, which is the realm of Ahriman, the evil spirit. When the sun has set, and the cold, dark night begins its reign, then the fire/light is lit. This warmth and light giving fire represents the sun on earth. As warmth, it permeates all living creations of Ahura Mazda.

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