Prometheus is an inner moon of Saturn, discovered on 24 October 1980 in images taken by the Voyager 1 probe and provisionally designated S/1980 S 27 before being officially named, in late 1985, for the Titan Prometheus of Greek mythology; it also carries the formal designation Saturn XVI.
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Prometheus (Wikipedia)
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In Greek mythology, Prometheus (; Ancient Greek: Προμηθεύς [promɛːtʰěu̯s]) is a Titan who is responsible for creating and aiding humanity in its earliest days.
Prometheus (moon) (Wikipedia)
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Prometheus is an inner satellite of Saturn.
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