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Seeing all of the misery that the humans were in due to the lack of fire, Prometheus couldn't stand to see his favorite creations suffer from Zeus. He needed to take action despite the consequences that would occur immediately after. Prometheus stuck his neck out for the sake of the humans no matter the wrath of Zeus. He couldn't bare witnessing the condition of humans without fire.

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[4] Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome by Marshall Cavendish

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[4] Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome by Marshall Cavendish

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“As punishment Zeus decided to take fire away from men,... It was now difficult for mortals to enjoy their meat cooked, and it was hard for them to keep warm. It was also impossible for them to make metal implements for war. Prometheus took pity on the mortals. Stealing fire back from Mount Olympus, he returned it to them.”

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After the fire of the gods was stolen, Prometheus was sentenced to be chained and tortured for many years. Prometheus knew this as he was stealing the fire, yet continued to carry out the deed. Prometheus knew what was right and acted upon his feelings. Even as the humans were made to be more god-like after receiving fire, Prometheus knew they would be able to live easier. Prometheus would rather suffer for the humans than watch the humans suffer themselves.

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Prometheus knew full well the consequences of his actions since he could tell the future. Nonetheless, Prometheus still stole from the gods to help the humans. Prometheus chose to go against the gods in order end the human misery, no matter the cost. This shows the compassion Prometheus holds for humans and how much he could not stand their suffering. Prometheus, through his actions and ability to see into the future, demonstrates how selfless he was in helping the humans despite the impending repercussions he would face,

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One can note that the name "thief of fire" comes from the gods' point of view. The gods label Prometheus as a thief who made the humans more god-like. From the humans point of view, on the other hand, Prometheus is a "savior" because without him stealing from the gods, they would be left miserable without warmth, or a way to cook food.

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Prometheus, in his creation myth, shares both good and evil aspect in his actions. He is bad when he steals from the gods. Nonetheless, the reasoning behind the theft is good because it gave humans fire which helped them live better lives. Just like how Prometheus's actions are both good and bad, his names are both good and bad as well. The "thief of fire" gives Prometheus a negative connotation in the myth. It relates back to the idea that Prometheus wrongly stole from the gods. Notwithstanding, "savior of humanity" gives Prometheus a positive connotation as it describes Prometheus's actions in providing fire that help the distressed humans.

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Coyote's name was used as a name for The Great Spirit in Native American culture because it was taboo to directly say "The Great Spirit".

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[6] The Oxford Companion to World Mythology by David Leeming

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[6] The Oxford Companion to World Mythology by David Leeming

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"Like most tricksters, Coyote can also be a culture hero. A Papago "Noah's Ark' myth tells how Coyote saved... the Indian people just after the emergence of the people into the world..." (Leeming 83).

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Coyote saved humanity on multiple occasions, demonstrating how much he truly cares for humanity. He could have easily ignored Thunderbird or just saved himself from the flooding, but no, Coyote saves humanity because he is a hero who cares for mankind.

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Like Prometheus, creator of man, Coyote created man. Also like Prometheus, Coyote cared deeply for mankind, leading to him asking the Spirit Chief for help in defeating the killer of his favorite creation.

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[5] Voices of the Winds by Margot Edmonds and Ella Clark

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[5] Voices of the Winds by Margot Edmonds and Ella Clark

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There is a tale in Wasco tradition of how Coyote kills the tormentor of people, Thunderbird, with the help of the Spirit Chief (Clark and Edmonds 45-47).

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[4] Coyote Names - The Estoric Codex: Shapeshifters by Gary Melhorn

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[4] Coyote Names - The Estoric Codex: Shapeshifters by Gary Melhorn

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"...Coyote appears as the Creator himself; but he may at the same time be the messenger, the culture hero, [and] the trickster..." (Melhorn 378).

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[1] Prometheus Names-        Voyages in Classical Mythology by Mary Ellen Snodgrass 

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[1] Prometheus Names-        Voyages in Classical Mythology by Mary Ellen Snodgrass 

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Prometheus is called "...a paradoxical pair of titles: thief of fire and savior of humanity" (Snodgrass 366).

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[2] Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome by Marshall Cavandish

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[2] Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome by Marshall Cavandish

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"Prometheus, whose name means “forethought,” knew in advance of his actions what punishment he would suffer" (Cavandish 251-256). Prometheus stole fire knowing full well the consequences of his actions. Nevertheless, Prometheus still sacrificed himself for the sake of the humans.

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[3] Prometheus- Creation Myths of the World: An Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition by David A. Leeming 

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[3] Prometheus- Creation Myths of the World: An Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition by David A. Leeming 

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"[Zeus] had Prometheus tied to a rock on Mount Caucasus, where an eagle tore out his liver everyday for 1000 years..." (Leeming).

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Despite having the title of "trickster", the Coyote from Native American culture and Prometheus from Greek mythology are also known as heroes because of how they care for mankind.