Prometheus' story mainly consisted of him stealing fire from the Gods, even when he was strictly forbidden to do so. But as a result, the human race was able to usher with the help of fire
One reason that The Great Gatsby has now become a byword for the East Coast of the Roaring 20s - the decadently extravagant post-WWI era - is that Fitzgerald was amazing at creating memorable settings. Whether it's the sprawling luxury of Gatsby's mansion.