The myths of different peoples mention many different artifacts that have become part of modern culture. In our review of 10 artifacts from the most famous myths.
1. Treasures of the tribe of the goddess Danu (Irish mythology)
In Irish folklore, the Tuatha De Danann (tribes of the goddess Danu) were considered the children of this goddess. They allegedly came to Ireland from distant lands to pass on sacred knowledge to the people of Ireland. The Tuatha De Danann brought 4 artifacts with them. The first was the Stone of Destiny - a stone that cried out if the true king of Ireland stood on it.
The second artifact, the Sword of Light, is an unsurpassed weapon.
The third artifact is Lug's spear, the owner of which always came out alive from the battle. Somebody of Dagda, with the help of which it was possible to feed any number of people.
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2. Honey poetry (Scandinavian mythology)
There is a wonderful drink in Scandinavian mythology that gives a person poetic inspiration and wisdom. The history of the emergence of this drink is set forth in the "Younger Edda". During a certain mysterious ritual, the gods performed a ritual of mixing saliva in a divine bowl and made a wise man out of it, who was named Kvasir.
But the dwarfs Galar and Fjalar lured Kvasir to visit them and killed him, and his blood was mixed with bee honey and the honey of poetry was prepared. It was believed that one sip of this drink gave the drinker the intelligence of Kvasir.
3. Books of Sibyls (Roman mythology)
The legend about the books of Sibyls is that when Tarquinius the Proud was king of Rome, a mysterious old woman tried to sell him nine books of prophecy. Tarquinius, who was stingy, refused. Then the old woman burned three books and offered to buy the remaining six at the same price. The king again refused, then the old woman burned 3 more books and offered the last three at the original price.
According to legend, the Sibylline books were a collection of poetic oracles. They were written in acrostics in Greek on palm leaves and were kept on the Capitol in the Temple of Jupiter. In 83 BC. e. after the fire of the Capitol, they were restored according to the sayings of the Sibyl of Eritrean.
4. Aegis (Greek mythology)
Aegis is a mysterious artifact of divine origin.
Most historians are not sure what the aegis really was (most often it is argued that it was a shield), but it is known that this item in the hands of the gods provided protection to the wearer from being hit by a sword or spear.
5. Ax of Perun (Slavic mythology)
Before the advent of Christianity, the Slavs had their own myths and legends, many of which have survived to this day. A Slavic pantheon of gods led by Perun, the lord of lightning, believed to be similar to the Scandinavian Thor. An important attribute of Perun was his sparkling ax, and pagans often wore miniature amulets-hatchets for good luck.
6. Agimat (Philippine mythology)
Agimat, also known as Anting Anting, is an amulet in the Philippines that is supposed to bestow mystical powers on its wearer. Agimat, the Filipinos believe, bestows upon man the ability to understand animals.
7. Kanju and Manju (Japanese mythology)
The legends of the "tidal" gems of Kanju and Manju date back to the mythological belief in dragons in Japan. These magical stones were used by the dragon god of the sea to control the tides. Legend has it that the empress of Japan Jingu used these stones during the war with Korah.
8. Eye of Horus (Egyptian mythology)
The Eye of Horus - one of the most famous Egyptian symbols - is mentioned in the Egyptian Book of the Dead. According to legend, he served as a protective amulet, was a sign of divine power and royal power.
The Egyptians believed that the Eye of Horus would guide the pharaoh in the afterlife, so deceased rulers were often buried with butoh, an eye symbol made of precious metals. During their lifetime, the pharaohs used butoh as a symbol of the fact that their words are the words of the gods.
9. Gandiva (Hindu mythology)
The Gandiva is the strongest and most powerful bow ever made. The bow is so strong that it cannot break, with the bow there are two quivers of arrows that never end.
Thanks to this, the owner of Gandiva can shoot arrows endlessly.