In the myth of Pandora's box, Prometheus gave fire to humanity before Pandora was created.
Prometheus is a Titan associated with foresight, craft, and the protection of humankind. In Greek myth, he stole fire from the gods and delivered it to mortals, giving them a powerful advantage for cooking, heating, metalworking, and technology.
Zeus treated the theft as a serious challenge to divine authority. Hesiod connects Pandora's creation with the punishment that followed: Zeus arranged for the gods to make a woman whose arrival would bring trouble to humanity. The story of Pandora is therefore directly linked to the Prometheus cycle rather than standing alone.
Different ancient authors tell the Prometheus myths in different ways, and later writers expanded the character's role. Hesiod's account emphasizes the consequences of fire, deception, labor, and suffering, while later traditions often present Prometheus more strongly as a heroic champion of human progress.