#caucasian eagle

Caucasian Eagle sent by Zeus to feed on Prometheus’ liver.

Origin: Greek mythology.

Parents/Maker: Various described as a bronze automaton constructed by the god Hephaistos, or as a member of the brood of fell creatures spawned by the daemon Ekhidna.

Siblings: Nemean Lion and Hydra.


The Aetos Kaukasios (Caucasian Eagle) was a gigantic eagle sent by Zeus to feed on the ever-regenerating liver of the Titan Prometheus, after he was chained to the peak of Mount Kaukasos as punishment for stealing fire from the gods.

When Heracles set out to free Prometheus from his bonds, he shot down the eagle with a volley of arrows. Afterwards the Eagle, the Titan and Arrow were placed all amonst the stars in the form of the constellations Aquila, the Kneeler and Saggita.