Prometheus made animals and men and Epimetheus, his brother, gave them gifts of courage, swiftness and strength.
To some he gave feathers and wings, to others fur and claws, and to others a hard shelly covering.
When he came to man he had no covering left.
Zeus said, “I will clothe man,” and that is the reason his covering is so delicate and beautiful.
Prometheus’ people could not breathe.
Zeus sent him to Æolus, the god of the winds, for help.
Æolus sent his strong son, North Wind, back with Prometheus.
When North Wind saw the people of clay he whistled with surprise.
He blew his breath upon them.
They turned as white as snow and began to breathe.