Young Prometheus had a complicated relationship with liver.
Eating his liver at mealtime did indeed make him smart. But that smartness later got him into big trouble with Zeus. Long story short: Tied down to a mountain rock, his own liver would be devoured by an eagle, then grow back overnight, only to be eaten again the next day in an ongoing cycle.
By the way — Nobody ever ever thought to ask the eagle its opinion about this monotonous diet.
PraiseofFolly about 5 hours ago
[Myth in a Minute]
Young Prometheus had a complicated relationship with liver.
Eating his liver at mealtime did indeed make him smart. But that smartness later got him into big trouble with Zeus. Long story short: Tied down to a mountain rock, his own liver would be devoured by an eagle, then grow back overnight, only to be eaten again the next day in an ongoing cycle.
By the way — Nobody ever ever thought to ask the eagle its opinion about this monotonous diet.
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member about 5 hours ago
I’m smart enough to know I hate liver!
tremaine53 about 2 hours ago
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ladykat Premium Member 10 minutes ago
Mmm…liver – nicely medium rare, with sides of bacon, onions and mashed potatoes!
Steverino Premium Member 3 minutes ago
Come on, liver alone.