Promethian Fire Egg

Here is an egg that depicts the punishment of Prometheus. He was the Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to mankind. His punishment was to be chained to a rock for all eternity and have his liver ripped out during the day by a large bird (Some say eagle others vulture. Either way OUCH!). It would regenerate at night so he could go through it all over again. I was trying to think of a way to use fire in an egg and this myth seemed to fit the bill. Plus it involves blood and guts which is appropriate as Halloween approaches.

Step 1 Materials

Here's what you'll need to make this egg:

• 1 large plastic egg
• 1 small candle
• 1 male human figure
• 1 figure of a bird of prey
• 1 hinge
• Primer
• Red spray paint
• Silver spray paint
• Gold spray paint
• Clear spray paint (or other sealent)
• Silver permanent marker
• Red food coloring
• Epoxy (about 2 1/2 tubes)
• Contact cement
• Wire
• 1 rock
• Cement
• Toilet paper roll ( or other appropriate form)
• Some sort of bling

Comments

[Carole B.]

Congratulations on being a Finalist. I read your Instructabel the other night and this is a most interesting design. I especially loved the information included in Step 13. My Best Wishes to you. Carole B.

[RadBear]

Thanks for the kind words on this and my other entry.

[kelllbelll]

Nice job! Congrats on being a finalist!

[nerdologist]

Really cool, man. I love this story--Prometheus was my first read into classical literature. Way to capture the scene. +1

[RadBear]

Thanks. It was always one the classics that amde an impression on me and I tried to do it justice.

[canida]

Woo, fire and blood! And I love the way the clearcoat worked on the concrete/pebbles.

[RadBear]

Yeah I was really surprised by how the clearcoat worked out myself. I'm very pleased with the overall look. If I had known it work so well I probably would have clearcoated the rock I chained Prometheus to. It would have really accented the green color I think. Ohwell. Live and learn. Thanks for the feedback. P.S. Fire and blood are always popular, so together they just can't miss. :)

[LinuxH4x0r]

Awesome! 5/5

[RadBear]

Thanks!!!

[nicolasjara]

Was Prometheus punished by Fish King? ...Great Instructable!

[RadBear]

No the Fish King is a benign ruler. But if he were going to punish someone it would probably involve nets, hooks and copious amounts of tarter sauce. :)