In Greek mythology, the god Prometheus fashions the first man and woman out of clay, then brings them to life. Beethoven brought the story to life for the ballet stage in his "Creatures of Prometheus.
(Die) Geschöpfe des Prometheus, '(The) Creatures of Prometheus', Movements: Overture Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra David Zinman, Conductor Egmont, Movements: Overture Zurich ...