The Prometheus Statue is Covered in Gold Leaf Image via Wikipedia, by Jim.henderson. The 18-foot-tall, eight-ton Prometheus sculpture is made of cast bronze, just like his brother Atlas.

The Greek god Prometheus is known for rebelliously taking fire from the gods to give to humans, but at his statue in MacArthur Park, he was using it to heat an oversized meth pipe.

Prometheus, one of Casper's most iconic statues, was among artist Robert Russin's "best artistic expressions" in his own eyes, according to Russin's son, Joe. Now, it turns 50.

While the Greek god Prometheus is known for rebelliously taking fire from the gods to give to humans, at his statue in MacArthur Park he was using it to heat an oversized meth pipe.

The Greek god Prometheus is known for rebelliously taking fire from the gods to give to humans, but at his statue in MacArthur Park, he was using it to heat an oversized meth pipe.

The Greek god Prometheus is known for rebelliously taking fire from the gods to give to humans, but at his statue in MacArthur Park, he was using it to heat an oversized meth pipe.