Promethei Terra (Released 13 August 2004)

The THEMIS Image of the Day will be exploring the nomenclature of Mars for the next three weeks.Promethei Terra

• Terra: extensive land mass
• Promethei: Prometheus was the Titan that stole firefrom Zeus and gave it to man. For this crime,Prometheus was chained to a rock and an eagleate his liver anew everyday.

Promethei Terra is part of the southern highlands of Mars. This daytime IR image shows the cratered terrain that is typical of this region.Nomenclature Fact of the Day: Large craters on Mars are named for scientists who have contributed to the study of Mars, and writers and others who have contributed to the lore of Mars.