Greek · No. 097

Chains of Prometheus

Real myth

Chains of Prometheus
Forged by the finest smith, for the most stubborn of titans.
Rarity
Uncommon
Category
Spell
Effect
Your opponent cannot attack for 3 turns.

The myth

As punishment for stealing fire, Zeus had Prometheus chained. Hesiod says he was bound with unbreakable chains to a pillar, and an eagle ate his immortal liver, which grew back each night (Theogony 521–525). In Aeschylus's Prometheus Bound, Hephaestus reluctantly fastens the Titan to a crag at the ends of Scythia, watched over by Might and Force, driving an adamantine wedge through his chest. Prometheus, who knew a secret about Zeus's downfall, refused to yield. Heracles killed the eagle and set him free.

Why it has this power

An Uncommon spell that prevents the opponent from attacking for 3 turns. These are the chains forged by the finest smith for the most stubborn of Titans: for a while, no one moves. It buys breath to build a strong field, prepare a ritual or seek a fusion.

Did you know

According to Roman authors, Prometheus afterward wore an iron ring set with a piece of the rock, the supposed origin of wearing rings.

Connections

  • In Elena, Huntress of Artemis's deck
  • In Kassandra, Daughter of the Oracle's deck
  • In Damon, Trireme Captain's deck
  • In Theron, Priest of the Underworld's deck
  • In Aristeia, Champion of Olympus's deck

Where to get it

  • Daily Offering: 0.45% per pack (Uncommon 33% per card)
  • Welcome Pack: 1.1% per pack (Uncommon 30% per card)
  • Traveler's Pack: 0.96% per pack · 5.6% in the themed pack (Uncommon 29% per card)
  • Bronze Reliquary: 0.94% per pack · 5.5% in the themed pack (Uncommon 29% per card)
  • Silver Reliquary: 0.96% per pack · 5.6% in the themed pack (Uncommon 33% per card)
  • Golden Reliquary: 0.94% per pack · 5.5% in the themed pack (Uncommon 35% per card)
  • Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 0.98% of days · 400 gold
  • Craft with card dust: 100 dust
  • Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

  1. Prometheus Bound — Aeschylus (trans. H. W. Smyth), Theoi Classical Texts Library
  2. PROMETHEUS - Greek Titan God of Forethought, Creator of Mankind — Aaron J. Atsma, Theoi Project
  3. Theogony — Hesiod (trans. H. G. Evelyn-White), Theoi Classical Texts Library