In Slavic Mythology, The Rarog was a ''Fire Bird'' or ''Elemental Creature'' – relative to fire. The Raptor type bird (who egg is found on the ground), is taken home and placed on a hot pan or plate. It is left as such for 9 days and nights, without any other functions provided by Humans. The egg will not burst or cook, After 9 days, The Rarog ''hatches''. It resembles a ''living flame'', shaped as a bird. It is said that one who helps ''birth'' the Rarog – will be blessed with good fortune until The Rarog is old enough to care for itself.