List of mythological objects
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'''Mythological objects''' (also known as ''mythical objects'') encompasses a variety of items (e.g. weapons, armor, clothing) appearing in world [[mythology|mythologies]]. This list will be organized according to category of object.
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== Armor ==
* The '''Armor of [[Achilles]]''', created by [[Hephaestus]] and said to be impenetrable ([[Greek mythology]])
* The '''Armor of [[Thor]]''', consisting of the Girdle of Might, a [[Magic (paranormal)|magic]] belt that doubled his strength; and iron gloves so he could wield Mjolnir (see below)
* The '''Armor of [[Beowulf]]''', made by [[Weyland]] the Smith
===Headgear===
* The '''Helmet of [[Rostam]]''', upon which was fixed the head of the white giant [[Dive-e Sepid]], from the [[Persian Empire|Persian]] epic [[Shahnama]]
* The '''Helmet of [[Hades]]''', created by the [[Cyclopes]] for Hades. It made the wearer invisible.
* The '''[[Tarnhelm]]''', a helmet giving the wearer the ability to change form or become invisible. Used by [[Alberich]] in [[Der Ring Des Nibelungen]].
===Shields===
* The '''[[Aegis]]''', Zeus' shield, often loaned to his daughter [[Athena]], also used by [[Perseus]] ([[Greek mythology]]).
* '''[[Svalinn]]''' is a shield which stands before the sun. ([[Norse mythology]])
* '''[[Ancile]]'''
====Shields from the [[Matter of Britain]]====
*The '''Shield of [[Galahad]]''', made by King Evelake and adorned with a red cross painted with the blood of [[Joseph of Arimathea]].
*The '''Shield of [[Lancelot]]''', given to him by the [[Lady of the Lake]], it instantly cured him of tiredness and gave him the strength of three men.
== Weapons ==
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*'''[[Cronus]]' [[sickle]]''', made of [[Adamantine]] and able to cut through anything ([[Greek mythology]])
*'''[[Death's Scythe]]''', was to represent the Christian cultural interpretation of death as a "harvest of souls". The view states that death takes life as we do crops. The scythe was never discussed in detail and is more popular as a common day icon associated with the Grim Reaper.
*'''[[Golden sickle]]''', Mentioned in the book of revelations it was too be used in the final harvest of human souls.
*'''[[Grid's Rod]]''', an iron staff given to [[Thor]] so he could kill the Troll King. Grid also gave him the "Armor of Thor" (see above)
*'''[[Mjolnir]]''', the magic hammer of [[Thor]]. It was invulnerable and when thrown it would return to the user's hand ([[Norse mythology]])
*The '''[[Thunderbolt]]s of [[Zeus]]''', given to him by the [[Cyclops]] in [[Greek mythology]], or by [[Vulcan (god)|Vulcan]] in the [[Roman mythology]]
*'''[[Vajra]]''', the lightning bolts of [[Indra]] ([[Hindu mythology]])
*'''[[Ru Yi Bang]]''', the Staff of [[Sun Wukong]]; while not exactly mythology, the staff of the Monkey King could alter its size whenever Sun Wukong told it to.
===Swords===
* '''[[Hrunting]]''', the magical sword of [[Beowulf]] ([[Anglo-Saxon language|Anglo-Saxon]] verse)
* '''[[Kusanagi|Kusanagi-no-tsurugi]]''' ([[Japanese language|Japanese]]:草薙の剣) (also ''Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi'' 天叢雲剣 or ''Tsumugari no Tachi'' 都牟刈の太刀), the sword of the Japanese god [[Susanoo]], later given to his sister [[Amaterasu]]. ([[Japanese mythology]])
*'''[[Shamshir-e Zomorrodnegar]]''' ([[Persian Empire|Persian]]: شمشیر زمردنگار) "The emerald-studded Sword" in the [[Persian mythology|Persian mythical]] story [[Amir Arsalan]]. The hideous horned demon called [[Fulad-zereh]] was invulnerable to all weapons except the blows of Shamshir-e Zomorrodnegar. This blade originally belonged to King Solomon.
* '''[[Nothung]]''', the sword from ''[[Die Walküre]]'' ([[Richard Wagner|Wagnerian]] mythology), also known as '''[[Gram (mythology)|Gram]]''', or '''[[Balmung]]''' (see [[List of mythological objects#Swords from Norse Mythology|below]]) wielded by [[Siegfried]]
* The '''Sword of [[Peleus]]''', a magic sword that makes its wielder victorious in the battle or the hunt ([[Greek mythology]])
* The Sword of '''[[Death]]''', A grey sword that can a kill a person if you just cut a lock of their hair off.([[Greek Mythology]])
* '''Nagelring''' , the sword of [[Dietrich von Bern]].
*'''[[Zulfiqar]]''' is the name of the sword of [[Ali ibn Abu Talib]], the son-in-law of [[Muhammad]] and the model for [[Islam]]ic chivalry.
====Swords from [[Celtic Mythology]]====
*'''[[Caladbolg]]''' (also ''Caladcholg''), the sword of [[Fergus mac Róich]] and powerful enough to cut the tops off three hills; related to the ''Caledfwlch'' of [[Welsh mythology]]
*'''[[Caledfwlch]]''' Often compared to Excalibur (and might be an alternate name for it), this sword is used by Llenlleawg Wyddel to kill Diwrnach Wyddel and his men.
*'''[[Claíomh Solais]]''' (The Sword of Light), the sword of Nuada, leader of the Tuatha de Danann
*'''[[Fragarach]]''' (also ''The Sword of Air'', ''The Answerer'' or ''The Retaliator''), forged by the gods. No armor could stop it, and it would grant its wielder command over the powers of wind
*'''[[Dyrnwyn]]''' aka The Sword of [[Riderch I of Alt Clut|Rhydderch]] - "Rhydderch the generous." A flaming sword not unlike Excalibur in abilities. One of the Spoils of Annwyn.
*'''The Singing Sword of [[Conaire Mór]]'''
*'''Ysbaddadan's Javelins''' This Fomori owned a set of spears dipped in poisonous venom.
====Weapons from the [[Matter of Britain]] ====<!-- This section is linked from [[Kongo]] -->
* '''[[Clarent]]''', the sword in the stone which [[King Arthur|Arthur]] pulled free to become King of Britain, not to be mistaken with Excalibur.
* '''[[Excalibur]]''', the sword which [[King Arthur]] received from the [[Lady of the Lake]]
* The '''[[Grail Sword]]''', a cracked holy sword which Sir [[Percival]] bonded back together, though the crack remained could shoot the mythical green flame.
* '''Crewennan''', The dagger [[King Arthur|Arthur]] used. It was said to be able to able to summon creatures from the depths of hell.
* '''[[Arondight]]''', [[Lancelot]]'s sword that could cut through stone and metal.
* '''[[Galatine]]''', [[Gawain]]'s sword that could shoot the mythical black thunder.
* ''' The Oracle ''', a blade created from a lyre and the given the ability to grant the wielder full control of the mythical red ice.
====Swords from [[Norse Mythology]] ====
* '''[[Balmung]]/[[Gram (mythology)|Gram]]''', the sword that Odin struck into the Branstock tree which only Sigmund the [[Volsung]] was able to pull out. It broke in battle with Odin but was later reforged by Sigmund's son [[Sigurd]]/[[Siegfried]] and used it to slay the [[dragon]] [[Fafnir]]. After being reforged, it could cleave an anvil in half. ([[Norse mythology]])
*'''[[Dáinsleif]]''' is king Högni's sword, according to Snorri Sturluson's account of the battle known as the Hjaðningavíg.
*'''Freyr's sword''', [[Freyr]]'s magic sword which fought on its own.
* '''[[Tyrfing]]''' (also ''Tirfing'' or ''Tervingi''), the cursed sword of [[Svafrlami]], from the ''[[Poetic Edda|Elder Edda]]''; also said to be the sword of [[Odin]] in [[Richard Wagner|Wagnerian mythology]]
* '''[[Hofud]]''', the sword of Heimdall, the guardian of Bifrost.
* '''[[Skofnung]]''', a sword with mythical properties associated with the legendary Danish king [[Hrólf Kraki]].
====Swords from the [[Matter of France]]====
* '''[[Almace]]''', Almice or Almacia is the sword of [[Turpin, Archbishop of Reims]].
* '''[[Curtana]]''', the magical sword of [[Ogier the Dane]].
* '''[[Durindana]]''' (also ''Durandal'' or ''Durendal''), [[Roland]]'s sword; also said to be the sword of [[Orlando (character)|Orlando]] ([[Middle Ages|medival]] [[Italy|Italian]] verse)
* '''[[Hauteclere]]''' (also ''Halteclere''), the sword of [[Olivier (The Song of Roland)|Olivier]]
* '''[[Joyeuse]]''', the sword of Charlemagne.
===Polearms===
* '''[[Amenonuhoko]]''' (heavenly spear), the spear used by the [[Shinto]] deities [[Izanagi]] and [[Izanami]] to create the world ([[Japanese mythology#Creation myth|Japanese mythology]])
*The '''[[Gae Bolg]]''', the spear of [[Cuchulainn]], given to him by [[Aife]], the sister of [[Scathach]], and made from the bone of a sea-monster ([[Celtic mythology]]).
*'''[[Gungnir]]''', [[Odin]]'s magic spear created by the dwarf [[Dvalin]]. It would never miss its aim and it could not be stopped in mid-throw ([[Norse mythology]])
*'''[[Ogma]]'s Whip''' - the spear of Ogma (the Celtic sun god) is used to "guide the passage of the invisible sun"
*The '''[[Pelian Spear]]''', [[Achilles]]' great mythical spear. Created by [[Hephaestus]] and given to [[Peleus]] at his wedding with [[Thetis]] ([[Greek mythology]])
* The '''[[Spear Luin]]''' (also ''Spear of Fire'' or ''Spear of Destiny''), forged by the Smith of Falias for [[Lugh]] to use in his fight against [[Balor]] ([[Celtic mythology]])
* The '''[[Spear of Destiny]]''' (also ''Spear of Longinus'' or the ''[[Holy Lance]]''), the [[spear]] said to have pierced the side of [[Jesus]] at the [[crucifixion]]
* '''[[Rhongomiant]]''', which was the spear of King Arthur.
* '''Spears of the [[Valkyrie]]''' "Various" The weapons of the infamous Valkyries, these weapons are described as having flaming barbs.
====[[Trident]]s====
*'''Kongō''', A trident-shaped staff which emits a bright light in the darkness. It gives a man wisdom and insight. The staff belonged originally to the Japanese mountain-god Koya-no-Myoin. It is the equivalent of the Sanskrit vajra, the lightning-jewel of the mountain-god Indra. There the staff represents the three flames of the sacrificial fire, part of the image of the vajra wheel.
* [[Poseidon]]'s Trident, used to create [[horse]]s and some water sources in [[Greece]]. It could cause earthquakes when struck on the ground. [[Greek mythology|Greek]].
* [[Trishula]], the trident of the [[Hindu]] deity [[Shiva]], stylized by some as used as a missile weapon and often included a crossed stabilizer to facilitate flight when thrown.
====[[bow (weapon)|Bows]]====
* '''[[Apollo]]'s bow''', could cause health or could cause famine and death in sleep.
* '''[[Cupid]]'s bow''', could cause one to love or hate the person he/she first saw after being struck.
* '''[[Gandiva]]''', Arjuna's bow in The [[Bhagavad-Gita]] ("Song of God")
*'''The Golden Bow''', Ilmarinen was tasked with forging Sampo, his first attempt produced lesser artifacts which he smashed - a Golden Bow, a Red Ship and a Golden Plough.
== Clothing ==
*'''[[Babr-e Bayan]]''', the mythical coat worn by the Persian legendary hero [[Rostam]] in combat, it was fire-proof, water-proof and weapon-proof
*The '''Coat of Many Colors of [[Joseph (Hebrew Bible)|Joseph]]''' ([[Judeo-Christian|Judeo-Christian mythology]])
*'''[[Hermes]]'s Winged Sandals''', which allowed him to fly and move at super-sonic speeds
*'''The Hide of [[Leviathan]]''' was supposedly able to be turned into everlasting clothing or impenetrable suits of armor.
*'''[[Aphrodite]]'s [[Magic (paranormal)|Magic]] [[Girdle]]''', a magic material that made whoever you desired would fall in love with you.
*'''Llen Arthyr yng Nghernyw: The Mantle of Arthur in Cornwall''': whoever was under it could not be seen, and he could see everyone. One of the [[Thirteen Treasures of the Island of Britain]].
*'''[[Megingjord|Megingjörð (Megingjord)]]''', was a belt which gave the wearer strength. ([[Norse mythology]])
*'''Pais Badarn Beisrydd, [[Padarn Beisrudd|The Coat of Padarn Red-Coat]]''': if a well-born man put it on, it would be the right size for him; if a churl, it would not go upon him. One of the [[Thirteen Treasures of the Island of Britain]].
* '''The Falcon Cloak''' owned by [[Freyja]], it allows the wielder to turn into a falcon and fly.
* '''[[Seven-league boots]]''' allowed the wearer to travel seven [[league]]s with each step.
* '''Tarnkappe''' [[Sigurd]]'s magical cloak that made the wearer invisible.
*'''The Shoes of [[Vidar]]''' These shoes gave the god Vidar unparalleled foot protection. ([[Norse mythology]])
* '''Wigar''' the armor of King Arthur.
* '''[[The Seamless Robe of Jesus]]''' (or Holy Tunic, Holy Coat of Trier, Holy Coat of Trèves) is the robe said to have been worn by Jesus during (or shortly before) his crucifixion. It will heal any ill to anyone who touches it. ([[Judeo]]-[[Christian Mythology]])
==Jewelry==
* '''[[Andvarinaut]]''' was a magical ring capable of producing gold, first owned by Andvari. ([[Norse mythology]])
* '''[[Brísingamen]]''' is the necklace of the goddess [[Freyja]]. When she wore it no man or god could withstand her charms. ([[Norse mythology]])
* '''[[Draupnir]]''' is a golden arm ring possessed by Odin. The ring was a source of endless wealth, since each ninth morning it had spawned eight more gold rings just like itself. ([[Norse mythology]])
* The '''Golden Tresses of [[Sif]]''' - Loki tricked the beautiful Sif into shaving her head. The Golden Tresses of Sif are the wig made to hide the mess. The Golden Tresses moulded themselves to Sif's head and even grew longer like real hair ([[Norse mythology]]).
* '''[[Kaustubha]]''' is a divine jewel, the most valuable stone "Mani" is in the possession of [[Vishnu]]. ([[Hindu mythology]])
*'''[[Seal of Solomon]]''' is a magical brass or steel ring that could imprison demons. ([[Jewish mythology|Judeo]]-[[Christian Mythology]])
== Vehicles ==
===Airborne===
* The '''[[Pushpa Vimana]]''' a flight in which [[Ayya Vaikundar]] went to [[Vaikundam]] according to [[Akilattirattu Ammanai]] the source of [[Ayyavazhi mythology]] and the holy book of [[Ayyavazhi]] religion.
* The '''[[Flying Throne of Kai Kavus]]''' was an eagle-propelled craft built by the Persian king [[Kai Kavus]], used for flying the king all the way to [[China]]
* The [[Flying Carpet]] or the "Prince Housain's carpet", the magic carpet from Tangu in Persia.
* '''[[Auspicious Cloud]]''' a magical cloud that [[Sun Wukong]] used as a mode of transportation
===Boats===
*The '''[[Argo]]''' is the ship of the [[Argonauts]]. Its bow could talk and it had the power of prophecy ([[Greek mythology]])
* The '''Canoe of [[Gluskab]]''', able to expand so it could hold an army or shrink to fit in the palm of your hand. ([[Abenaki mythology]])
* The '''Canoe of [[Māui (Māori mythology)|Māui]]''', which became the [[South Island]] of [[New Zealand]] ([[Māori mythology]])
*'''[[Skíðblaðnir]]''', a [[boat]] owned by [[Freyr]]. It could hold all the [[Æsir]] and their horses yet it could fold so you could fit it in your pocket. Once the sails were lifted a steady breeze would always come ([[Norse Mythology]])
=== Chariots ===
*The '''[[Chariot of the Sun]]''', the fiery [[chariot]] driven across the sky by the [[Greek mythology|Greek]] [[Solar deity|god]] [[Helios]]
*The '''[[Chariot of the Sea]]''', the oceanic chariot teamed by [[hippocamp]]i and/or [[dolphin]]s, driven across the sky by the [[Greek mythology|Greek]] [[deity|god]] [[Poseidon]]
*The '''[[Chariot of Thunder]]''', driven across the sky by [[Thor]] and pulled by his two [[Magic (paranormal)|magic]] goats [[Tanngrisnir]] and [[Tanngnjóstr]] ([[Norse Mythology]])
*The '''[[Vitthakalai]]''' a gold-decorated chariot of [[Kali]] according to [[Ayyavazhi mythology]].
*The '''[[Chariot of Fire]]''', of Jehovah, which he used to carry several persons in the Old Testament to heaven.
*The Norse goddess of the sun [[Sol]]'s chariot in the sky which is pulled by two horses [[Arvak]] and [[Alsvid]]; the bright shines of whose manes give off what is seen as the sun's light.
*The chariot of [[Dionysus]] was drawn by panthers, tigers, or centaurs.
== Treasure ==
* The '''[[Four Treasures]]''' (also ''Hallows of Ireland''), consisting of the Claíomh Solais and Spear Luin (see both above), the [[Ardagh Chalice]] and the [[Lia Fáil]]
* The '''[[Golden Fleece]]''', sought by [[Jason and the Argonauts]]
* The '''[[Qarun Treasure]]''', said to belong to King Croesus of [[Lydia]]. The treasure is said to be in perpetual motion under the ground ([[Persian mythology]])
* The '''[[Sampo]]''', a magic mill in [[Finnish mythology]]
* The '''[[Thirteen Treasures of the Island of Britain]]''', taken by [[Merlin (wizard)|Merlin]] to his cave for safekeeping until the time when they are again needed ([[Matter of Britain]])
* The '''[[Imperial Regalia of Japan|Three Sacred Treasures]]''' of [[Japan]], consisting of the Kusanagi (see above), the [[Magatama|jewel]] [[necklace]] [[Magatama#Yasakani no Magatama|Yasakani no magatama]] (八尺瓊曲玉), and the mirror [[Yata no kagami]] (八咫鏡)
===[[Relic]]s===
* The '''[[Ark of the Covenant]]''', a [[Packaging and labelling|container]] said to house the [[stone tablets]] containing the [[Ten Commandments]]
* The '''[[Relics attributed to Jesus|Relics of Jesus]]'''
* '''[[Yata no kagami]]''' a mirror offered to the goddess of the sun, '''[[Amaterasu]]''' in Japanese mythology. One of three Sacred Imperial Relics of Japan. It represents Wisdom.
* '''Yasakani no magatama''' a bejeweled necklace of [[magatama]]'s offered to '''[[Amaterasu]]''' in Japanese shinto mythology. One of three Sacred Imperial Relics of Japan. It represents [[benevolence]].
* '''[[Chintamani Stone]]''' a stone believed to have fallen from the skies during the reign of king [[Tho Tho ri Nayn Tsan|Lha Tototi Nyentsen]] in a chest with four other objects.
*'''[[The Holy Grail]]''', the cup that caught the blood of Jesus Christ.
== Miscellaneous ==
*'''[[The Cup of Jamshid]]''' is a cup of divination in the [[Persian mythology]]. It was long possessed by rulers of ancient Persia and was said to be filled with an elixir of immortality. The whole world was said to be reflected in it.
*'''''[[The Book of Thoth]]''''' is a legendary book containing powerful spells and knowledge, said to have been buried with the Prince Neferkaptah in [[Necropolis]]. ([[Egyptian Mythology]])
*'''[[Gleipnir]]''' is the magic chain that bound the [[Fenris Wolf]]. It was light and thin as silk but strong as creation itself and made from six wonderful ingredients ([[Norse mythology]])
*'''[[Maui (mythology)|Maui]]'s Fishhook''', used to catch the fish that would become [[New Zealand]]'s [[North Island]]; the hook was also used to create the [[Hawaiian islands]] ([[Polynesian mythology]])
*'''[[Magic Mould]]''', stolen from the [[Yellow Emperor]] by [[Yu]] so he could stop the flood. It would expand until you tell it to stop ([[Chinese Mythology]])
*'''The [[Palladium (mythology)|Palladium]]''' was a wooden statue that fell from the sky. As long as it stayed in [[Troy]], the [[city-state]] could not lose a war.([[Greek Mythology]])
*'''[[Caduceus]]''' is the winged rod of Hermes or Mercury, entwined with two serpents; originally a simple olive branch; was in the hands of the god possessed of magical virtues; it is also seen as a symbol of peace.
*'''[[Thyrsus|The Thyrsus]]''' aka the Sceptre of Dionysus. The symbol of the god Dionysus, a wand tipped with a pine cone and entwined with ivy leaves [[Greek mythology]]
*'''[[Kantele|The Kantele]]''' owned by "[[Vainamoinen]]" A Dulcimer made from a monstrous Pike which attacked the Sampo Questors, The Kantele could induce a deep sleep in a room full of Pohja warriors when played, but failed when one of the Questors "Lemminkainen" hummed another song too loudly wakening the sleepers. The Kantele was washed overboard in the same sorcerous tempest whipped up by [[Louhi]]. [[Finnish mythology]]
*'''[[Cadair Idris]]''', aka The Chair of Idris the Giant. Anyone sitting on this giant sized stone chair is transformed into a poet or driven mad if there is no poetry in his soul [[Celtic mythology]]
*'''The Bone of [[Ullr]]''' - The god Ullr had a bone upon which spells were carved. ([[Norse mythology]])
*'''[[Orichalcum]]''' is a legendary [[metal]] mentioned in several ancient writings, most notably the story of [[Atlantis]] as recounted in the ''[[Critias (Plato)|Critias]]'' dialogue, recorded by [[Plato]]. According to Critias, orichalcum was considered second only to [[gold]] in value, and was found and mined in many parts of Atlantis in ancient times. By the time of Critias, however, it was known only by name.
*'''[[The Smoking Mirror]]''', the mirror that the god [[Tezcatlipoca]] uses to see the whole cosmos.
*'''The [[Tablets of Destiny]]''' are mentioned in Mesopotamian mythology as a set of clay tablets which hold the power of creation and destruction. The bird-man [[Zu]] (also called Anzu) stole the tablets and the gods themselves were afraid that he would use their power to turn the gods back into clay.]]
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==Links==
*[http://home.ix.netcom.com/~kiyoweap/index.html Lost & Found Chest from the Fantastical World]
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