Mythical objects encompasses a variety of items (e.g. weapons, armor, clothing) appearing in world mythologies. This list will be organized according to category of object. For fairy tale items, please see List of fairy tale objects.

Armor

• The Armor of Achilles, created by Hephaestus and said to be impenertrable (Greek mythology)
• The Armor of Thor, consisting of the Girdle of Might, a magic belt that doubled his strength; and iron gloves so he could wield Mjolnir (see below)

The wrath of Achilles, by Léon Benouville In Greek mythology, (transliterated to Akhilleus or Achilleus in Roman letters, Latinized from this ancient Greek to Achilles) was a hero of the Trojan War, the central character and greatest warrior of Homers Iliad. ... Hephaestus, Greek god of forging, riding an ass; Greek drinking cup (skyphos) made in the 5th century B.C. Hephaestus (World Book «hih FEHS tuhs») (Greek: Ἡφαιστος Hêphaistos) is the Greek god whose approximate Roman equivalent is Vulcan; he is the god of blacksmiths, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metals and metallurgy... Greek mythology consists of a large collection of narratives detailing the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines, which were first envisioned and disseminated in an oral-poetic tradition. ... Thor carries his hammer and wears his belt of strength (MS SÁM 66, 18th century). ... Magic or sorcery are terms referring to the alleged influencing of events and physical phenomena by supernatural, mystical, or paranormal means. ...

Headgear

• The Helmet of Rostam, upon which was fixed the head of the white giant Dive-e Sepid, from the Persian epic Shahnama
• The Helmet of Hades, created by the Cyclopes for Hades. It made the wearer invisible.

Rostam Slaying the Dragon- A miniature Painting by Master Mahmoud Farshchian. ... The term Persian Empire refers to a series of historical empires that ruled over the Iranian plateau. ... Shahnameh Shahnameh Scenes from the Shahnameh carved into reliefs at Tus, where Ferdowsi is buried. ... Hades, Greek god of the underworld, enthroned, with his bird-headed staff, on a red-figure vase made in the 4th century BC. Hades (From , Hadēs, or , Háidēs, Greek for unseen) refers to both the ancient Greek abode of the dead and the god of that underworld. ... This page is about the mythical creatures. ...

Shields

• The Aegis, Athena's shield, also used by Perseus (Greek mythology)

Aegis (Gr. ... Drawing from a sculpture of Athena at the Louvre. ... Perseus with the head of Medusa, by Antonio Canova, completed 1801 (Vatican Museums) Perseus, or Perseos (Greek: Περσεύς, Περσέως), the legendary founder of Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty there, was the first of the mythic heroes of Greek mythology whose exploits helped establish the hegemony of Zeus and the Twelve Olympians... Greek mythology consists of a large collection of narratives detailing the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines, which were first envisioned and disseminated in an oral-poetic tradition. ...

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

Arthurian legend or the Matter of Britain is a name given collectively to the legends that concern the Celtic and legendary history of the British Isles, especially those centering around King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. ... A potrait of Sir Galahad by George Frederick Watts. ... Joseph of Arimathea, according to the Gospels, was the man who donated his own prepared tomb for the burial of Jesus after his crucifixion. ... In the Arthurian legend, Sir Lancelot (Lancelot du Lac, or Lancelot of the Lake; also Launcelot) is one of the Knights of the Round Table. ... In an Arthurian legend, the Lady of the Lake is one of several related characters who play integral parts in the stories. ...

Weapons

• Cronus' sickle, made of Adamantine and able to cut through anything (Greek mythology)
• 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 Thunderbolts of Zeus, given to him by the Cyclops in Greek mythology, or by Vulcan in the Roman mythology
• Ogma's Whip - "Ogmas"(sun god) whip is used to "guide the passage of the invisible sun"
• 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.
• Vajra, the lightning bolts of Indra (Hindu mythology)
• The Flies of Beelzebub, not really a weapon, but nonetheless, Beelzebub (not Satan nor Lucifer), is usually surrounded by flies, which both amplify his destructive powers and can be used both as a weapon and as an armor or shield for protection.
• Lucifer's Hammer, the mace or morningstar of Lucifer, which, opposed to the general idea of a sword, is his preferred weapon (in that his name and his angelic name Helel means Lightbringer and connotes to The Morning Star), according to some demonologists.
• Kongo, 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.
• The Scythe of Gabriel, the sharpened scythe "which had been ready since Creation" which Gabriel used to smite the forces of Sennacherib.
• Zulfikar is the name of the sword of Ali ibn Abu Talib, the son-in-law of Muhammad and the model for Islamic chivalry.
• The Staff of Sun Wukong;while not exactly mythology,the staff of the Monkey King could alter it's size whenever Sun Wukong told it to.

In Greek mythology, Cronus (Ancient Greek Κρόνος—of obscure etymology, perhaps related to horned), also called Cronos or Kronos, was the leader and the youngest of the first generation of Titans, divine descendants of Gaia, the earth, and Uranus, the sky. ... Using a sickle A sickle is a curved, hand-held agricultural tool typically used for harvesting grain crops before the advent of modern harvesting machinery. ... Adamantine is a mineral, often referred to as adamantine spar. ... Greek mythology consists of a large collection of narratives detailing the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines, which were first envisioned and disseminated in an oral-poetic tradition. ... Thor carries his hammer and wears his belt of strength (MS SÁM 66, 18th century). ... Drawing of an archeological find of a gold plated hammer in silver. ... Thor carries his hammer and wears his belt of strength (MS SÁM 66, 18th century). ... Norse or Scandinavian mythology comprises the pre-Christian religion, beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian people, including those who settled on Iceland, where the written sources for Norse mythology were assembled. ... A thunderbolt is a discharge of lightning or a symbolic representation thereof. ... Statue of Zeus Phidias created the 12-m (40-ft) tall statue of Zeus at Olympia about 435 BC. The statue was perhaps the most famous sculpture in ancient Greece, imagined here in a 16th-century engraving. ... Polyphemus the Cyclops. ... Greek mythology consists of a large collection of narratives detailing the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines, which were first envisioned and disseminated in an oral-poetic tradition. ... Vulcan, in Roman mythology, is the son of Jupiter and Juno, and husband of Maia and Venus. ... Roman mythology, the mythological beliefs of the people of Ancient Rome, can be considered as having two parts. ... OGMA-Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal, S.A., founded in 1918, is a major representative of the Portuguese Aviation Industry, dedicated to aircraft and aircraft component maintenance, repair and manufacturing. ... Padmasambhava holds the vajra in his right hand. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Hindu mythology is a term used by modern scholarship for a large body of Indian literature that details the lives and times of legendary personalities, deities and divine incarnations on earth interspersed with often large sections of philosophical and ethical discourse. ... Beelzebub (also known as Belzebud, Belzaboul, Beelzeboul, Baalsebul, Baalzebubg, Beelzebuth, Beelzebus; more accurately Ba‘al Zebûb or Ba‘al ZÉ™bûb, Hebrew בעל זבוב), appears as the name of a deity worshipped in the Philistine city of Ekron. ... Lucifers Hammer is a science-fiction novel by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle, first published in 1977. ... 12th-century icon of Archangel Gabriel from Novgorod. ... It has been proposed that Sennacherib be renamed and moved to Sin-ahhe-eriba. ... Zulfikar (Dhul-Fakar) was the sword of Muhammad and his son-in-law, Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib. ... Ali ibn Abi Talib (علي بن أبي طالب) (c. ... For other people named Muhammad, see Muhammad (disambiguation). ... Islam (Arabic: ; ( (help· info)), submission (to the will of God) is a monotheistic faith and the worlds second-largest religion with approximately 1. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Swords

• Hrunting, the magical sword of Beowulf (Anglo-Saxon verse)
• Kusanagi-no-tsurugi (Japanese:草薙の剣) (also Ame no Murakamo no Tsurugi 天叢雲剣 or Tsumugari no Tachi 都牟刈の太刀), the sword of the Japanese god Susanoo (Japanese mythology)
• Shamshir-e Zomorrodnegar (Persian: شمشیر زمردنگار) "The emerald-studded Sword" in the 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 (Wagnerian mythology)
• The Sword of Peleus, a magic sword that makes its wielder victorious in the battle or the hunt (Greek mythology)
• Curtana, the magical sword of Ogier the Dane.
• The Sword of Michael, a flaming sword used by the archangel to defeat Lucifer in heaven (Christian mythology)
• The Sword of Yahweh, the sword of God which is mentioned in the tale of the destruction of Leviathan. (Christian 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)

Hrunting was the magical sword given to Beowulf by Unferth in the ancient Old English epic. ... The first page of Beowulf This article describes Beowulf, the epic poem. ... The Anglo-Saxons refers collectively to the groups of Germanic tribes who achieved dominance in southern Britain from the mid-5th century, forming the basis for the modern English nation. ... Kusanagi-no-tsurugi (Japanese: 草薙の剣) is a legendary Japanese sword as important to Japans history as Excalibur is to Britains. ... Susanoo, (Japanese: 須佐之男命, Susanoo-no-mikoto; also romanized as Susano-o, Susa-no-o, and Susanowo) in Shinto is the god of the sea and storms. ... Japanese mythology is an extremely complex system of beliefs. ... Shamshir-e Zomorrodnegar (Persian: شمشیر زمردنگار) The emerald-studded Sword is a sword in the Persian mythical story Amir Arsalan. ... The term Persian Empire refers to a series of historical empires that ruled over the Iranian plateau. ... The beliefs and practices of the culturally and linguistically related group of ancient peoples who inhabited the Iranian Plateau and its borderlands, as well as areas of Central Asia from the Black Sea to Khotan (modern Ho-tien, China), form Persian mythology. ... Amir Arsalan-e Namdar (in Persian امیرارسلان نامدار) is a popular Persian mythical story (epic) which was narrated to the Qajar Shah of Persia by a storyteller named Mohammad Ali Naqib al-Mamalek (میرزا محمدعلی نقیب الممالک). Mohammad never transcribed the poem himself, but the daughter of the Shah, who also loved the tale, eventually transcribed... Fulad-zereh (Persian: فولادزره) meaning [possessing] steel armor, is the name of a huge horned demon in the Persian story of Amir Arsalan. ... Illustration by Alan Lee In Norse mythology, Gram was the name of the sword that Sigurd (Siegfried) used to kill the dragon Fafnir. ... Die Walküre (The Valkyrie) is the second of the four operas that comprise Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung), by Richard Wagner. ... Richard Wagner Wilhelm Richard Wagner (May 22, 1813 in Leipzig[1] – February 13, 1883 in Venice[2]) was an influential German composer, conductor, music theorist, and essayist, primarily known for his operas (or music dramas as he later came to call them). ... In Greek mythology, Pēleús (Greek: Πηλεύς) was the son of Aeacus, King of Aegina. ... Greek mythology consists of a large collection of narratives detailing the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines, which were first envisioned and disseminated in an oral-poetic tradition. ... Guido Renis archangel Michael (in the Capuchin church of Sta. ... An Archangel is a superior or higher-ranking angel. ... Lucifer as depicted in Collin de Plancys Dictionnaire Infernal (1863) Lucifer is a Latin word made up of two words, lux (light; genitive lucis) and ferre (to bear, to bring), meaning light-bearer. ... Christian mythology is a body of stories that explains or symbolizes Christian beliefs. ... The Tetragrammaton in Phoenician (1100 BC to 300 CE), Aramaic (10th Century BC to 0) and modern Hebrew scripts. ... Christian mythology is a body of stories that explains or symbolizes Christian beliefs. ... Death is the cessation of physical life in a living organism, or the state of the organism after that event. ... Greek mythology consists of a large collection of narratives detailing the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines, which were first envisioned and disseminated in an oral-poetic tradition. ...

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.
• Claiomh 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 Rhydderch - "Rhydderch the generous" A flaming sword not unlike Excalibur in abilities. One of the Spoils of Annwyn.
• The Singing Sword of Conary Mor
• Ysbaddadan's Javelins This Fomori owned a set of spears dipped in poisonous venom.

Celtic mythology is the mythology of Celtic polytheism, the apparent religion of the Iron Age Celts. ... Caladbolg (hard belly, or possibly hard lightning), sometimes written Caladcholg (hard blade), is the sword of Fergus mac Róich from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. ... In Irish mythology, Fergus (or Fearghus) mac Róich (or mac Róeg) is the former king of Ulster during the events of the Ulster Cycle. ... Welsh mythology, the remnants of the mythology of the pre-Christian Britons, has come down to us in much altered form in medieval Welsh manuscripts such as the Red Book of Hergest, the White Book of Rhydderch, the Book of Aneirin and the Book of Taliesin. ... Excalibur, as imagined in the poster art for the 1981 movie of the same name. ... Meaning Sword of Light. See : Excalibur (Caliburn, Cutsteel) ... In Irish mythology, Fragarach, known as The Answerer or The Retaliator was the sword of Manannan mac Lir and Lugh Lamfada. ...

Weapons from the Matter of Britain

• Clarent, the sword in the stone which Arthur pulled free to become King of Britain
• 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
• Cernwennan which was Arthur's dagger.

Arthurian legend or the Matter of Britain is a name given collectively to the legends that concern the Celtic and legendary history of the British Isles, especially those centering around King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. ... Clarent is one of King Aurthurs two magic swords. ... King Arthur is an important figure in the mythology of Great Britain, where he appears as the ideal of kingship in both war and peace. ... How Sir Bedivere Cast the Sword Excalibur into the Water. ... King Arthur is an important figure in the mythology of Great Britain, where he appears as the ideal of kingship in both war and peace. ... In an Arthurian legend, the Lady of the Lake is one of several related characters who play integral parts in the stories. ... Percival or Perceval is one of King Arthurs legendary Knights of the Round Table. ...

Swords from Norse Mythology

• Gram (also Balmung), the sword that Sigurd used to kill the dragon Fafnir (Norse mythology)
• Freyr's sword, Freyr's magic sword which fought on its own.
• Tyrfing (also Tirfing or Tervingi), the cursed sword of Svafrlami, from the Elder Edda; also said to be the sword of Odin in Wagnerian mythology
• Hofud, the sword of Heimdall, the guardian of Bifrost.

Norse or Scandinavian mythology comprises the pre-Christian religion, beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian people, including those who settled on Iceland, where the written sources for Norse mythology were assembled. ... Illustration by Alan Lee In Norse mythology, Gram was the name of the sword that Sigurd (Siegfried) used to kill the dragon Fafnir. ... Sigurd (Old Norse Sigurðr, German Siegfried) was a legendary hero of Norse mythology, as well as the central character in the Volsunga saga, Nibelungenlied and Richard Wagners opera, Siegfried, which you can see for more details. ... Chinese dragon, colour engraving on wood, Chinese school, 19th Century A dragon is a legendary creature, typically depicted as a large and powerful serpent or other reptile, with magical or spiritual qualities. ... In Norse mythology, Fafnir was a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin and Otr. ... Norse or Scandinavian mythology comprises the pre-Christian religion, beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian people, including those who settled on Iceland, where the written sources for Norse mythology were assembled. ... This 19th century representation of Freyr shows him with his boar Gullinbursti and his sword. ... For other uses see Tyrfing (disambiguation) Tyrfing or Tirfing was a magic sword which figures in a poem from the Elder Edda called The Waking of Angantýr, and in Hervarar saga. ... Svafrlami (in the H and U version of the Hervarar saga. ... The Poetic Edda is a collection of Old Norse poems from the Icelandic mediaeval manuscript Codex Regius. ... For other meanings of Odin, Woden or Wotan see Odin (disambiguation), Woden (disambiguation), Wotan (disambiguation). ... Richard Wagner Wilhelm Richard Wagner (May 22, 1813 in Leipzig[1] – February 13, 1883 in Venice[2]) was an influential German composer, conductor, music theorist, and essayist, primarily known for his operas (or music dramas as he later came to call them). ...

Swords from The Song of Roland (Frankish Mythology)

• Durindana (also Durandal or Durendal), Roland's sword; also said to be the sword of Orlando (medival Italian verse)
• Hauteclere (also Halteclere), the sword of Olivier
• Joyeuse, the sword of Charlemagne.

The Song of Roland (La Chanson de Roland) is the oldest major work of French literature. ... For other uses, see Franks (disambiguation). ... Durindana or Durandal is said to have been the sword of Hector and later Orlando (or Roland), given him by his cousin Malagigi. ... Roland pledges his fealty to Charlemagne; from a manuscript of a chanson de geste. ... This article is about the character from Renaissance and Baroque literature and music. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... thaulatckew(or Halteclere) is the sword of Olivier, a character in the French epic, The Song of Roland. Categories: | | | | ... In the French epic The Song of Roland, Olivier was the title characters closest friend, advisor, and confidant. ... The St-Denis Joyeuse Joyeuse was the name of Charlemagnes personal sword. ...

Polearms

• Amenonuhoko (heavenly spear), the spear used by the Shinto deities Izanagi and Izanami to create the world (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)
• 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.

Amanonuhoko (Lit. ... Shinto (Kanji: 神道 Shintō) (sometimes called Shintoism) is a native religion of Japan and was once its state religion. ... Izanagi is a deity in Japanese mythology and in Shintoism. ... In Japanese mythology, Izanami (J:イザナミ meaning She who invites) is a goddess of both creation and death, as well as the former wife of the god Izanagi. ... Japanese mythology is an extremely complex system of beliefs. ... In Irish mythology, the Spear Luin (originally Luisne, meaning flaming or glaring), or the Spear of Destiny, is one of the Four Treasures of Ireland. ... Young Cúchulainn, 1912 illustration by Stephen Reid. ... In Irish mythology, A fe (or Aiofe) was a female warrior from Alba. ... In Celtic mythology, Scáthach was a fierce warrior goddess and a member of the Sidhe. ... Celtic mythology is the mythology of Celtic polytheism, the apparent religion of the Iron Age Celts. ... In Norse mythology, Gungnir (also Gungni, Grungnir or Gungner) was the name of Odins spear. ... For other meanings of Odin, Woden or Wotan see Odin (disambiguation), Woden (disambiguation), Wotan (disambiguation). ... In Norse mythology, Dvalin was a ruler of the dwarves and one of the most powerful dwarves, known primarily for having invented runes. ... Norse or Scandinavian mythology comprises the pre-Christian religion, beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian people, including those who settled on Iceland, where the written sources for Norse mythology were assembled. ... The wrath of Achilles, by Léon Benouville In Greek mythology, (transliterated to Akhilleus or Achilleus in Roman letters, Latinized from this ancient Greek to Achilles) was a hero of the Trojan War, the central character and greatest warrior of Homers Iliad. ... Hephaestus, Greek god of forging, riding an ass; Greek drinking cup (skyphos) made in the 5th century B.C. Hephaestus (World Book «hih FEHS tuhs») (Greek: Ἡφαιστος Hêphaistos) is the Greek god whose approximate Roman equivalent is Vulcan; he is the god of blacksmiths, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metals and metallurgy... In Greek mythology, Pēleús (Greek: Πηλεύς) was the son of Aeacus, King of Aegina. ... This article is about the Greek sea nymph. ... Greek mythology consists of a large collection of narratives detailing the lives and adventures of a wide variety of gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines, which were first envisioned and disseminated in an oral-poetic tradition. ... In Irish mythology, the Spear Luin (originally Luisne, meaning flaming or glaring) is one of the Four Treasures of Ireland. ... Lugh (earlier Lug, modern Irish Lú, pronounced loo) is an Irish deity represented in mythological texts as a hero and High King of the distant past. ... In Irish mythology, Balor (Balar, Bolar) of the Evil Eye was a king of the Fomorians, a race of giants. ... Celtic mythology is the mythology of Celtic polytheism, the apparent religion of the Iron Age Celts. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... In Christian mythology the Holy Lance is the lance used at the Crucifixion, which was later identified with a relic or relics that survive. ... Hunting spear and knife, from Mesa Verde National Park. ... This article is about Jesus of Nazareth. ... Crucifixion is an ancient method of execution, where the victim was tied or nailed to a large wooden cross (Latin: crux) and left to hang there until dead. ... A statue from 1908 by Stephan Sinding located in Copenhagen, presents an active image of a valkyrie. ...

Tridents

• The trident of the Greek deity Poseidon, used to create horses and some water sources in Greece.
• The trident of Satan (in Christian tradition), commonly depicted as his sceptre
• The trident of the Hindu deity Shiva, used as a missile weapon and often included a crossed stabilizer to facilitate flight when thrown.

Poseidon sculpture holding a trident A trident is a three pronged staff. ... Neptune reigns in the city centre, Bristol, formerly the largest port in England outside London. ... Binomial name Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 nugget For other uses, see Horse (disambiguation). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... A Christian is a follower of Jesus Christ. ... A sceptre or scepter is an ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch, a prominent item of kingly regalia. ... A Hindu (archaic Hindoo), as per modern definition is an adherent of philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, the predominant religious, philosophical and cultural system of the Indian subcontinent and the island of Bali. ... This article is about the Hindu God Åšiva. ...

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 (Judeo-Christian mythology)
• Hermes's Winged Sandals, which allowed him to fly and move at super-sonic speeds
• The Shoes of Vidar These shoes gave the god Vidar unparralled foot protection Norse mythology
• Aphrodite's Magic Girdle, a magic belt that who ever you desired would fall in love with you.
• The Hide of Leviathan was supposedly able to be turned into everlasting clothing or impenetrable suits of armor.
• Wigar the armor of King Arthur.
• The Falcon Cloak owned by Freyja, it allows the wielder to turn into a falcon and fly.

Rostam Slaying the Dragon- A miniature Painting by Master Mahmoud Farshchian. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Judeo-Christian (or Judaeo-Christian) is a term used to describe the body of concepts and values which are thought to be held in common by Judaism and Christianity, and typically considered (along with classical Greco-Roman civilization) a fundamental basis for Western legal codes and moral values. ... Hermes bearing the infant Dionysus, by Praxiteles Hermes (Greek IPA ), in Greek mythology, is the god of boundaries and of the travelers who cross them, of shepherds and cowherds, of orators, literature and poets, of athletics, of weights and measures and invention and commerce in general, of liars, and of... Vidar (Víðar, Viðarr, Widar) is the son of Odin and the giantess Grid (Jotun) in Norse mythology. ... Norse or Scandinavian mythology comprises the pre-Christian religion, beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian people, including those who settled on Iceland, where the written sources for Norse mythology were assembled. ... Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty,and the patroness of physical love. ... Magic or sorcery are terms referring to the alleged influencing of events and physical phenomena by supernatural, mystical, or paranormal means. ... A girdle is a piece of womens underwear that replaced the corset in popularity and usage. ... Destruction of Leviathan. 1865 engraving by Gustave Doré. This page is about the biblical creature; for other uses, see Leviathan (disambiguation). ... Freyja in Wagners operas See Freya radar for German World War II radar. ...

Vehicles

Airborne

• 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 that acted as a magic carpet.
• 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 Vitthakalai a gold-decorated vahana (vehicle) of Kali according to Ayyavazhi mythology.

This article does not make a clear distinction between fact and fiction. ... A magic carpet is a carpet that would transport persons who were on it instantaneously or quickly to their destination. ... The Pushpa(flower)+ Vimana(flight), A flight of flowers is a mythical flight found in Ayyavazhi mythology. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Vaikunta is the abode of Lord Vishnu, one of the Trimurti Hindu Gods. ... Akilathirattu Ammanai அகிலத்திரட்டு அம்மானை (Tamil: akilam (world) + thirattu (collection) + ammanai (ballad)), also called Thiru Edu (venerable book), is the main religious book of the Southern Indian Ayyavazhi faith, officially an offshoot of Hinduism. ... Ayyavazhi mythology is the mythology of the growing South Indian religious faith and offshoot of Hinduism known as Ayyavazhi. ... Ayyavazhi (Tamil: path of the father), officially a Tamil Hindu monistic sect that originated in South India in the mid-19th century. ... Vitthakalai is the gold-decorated vehicle of Kali according to Ayyavazhi mythology. ... A common scene depicting Kali standing over Shiva. ... Ayyavazhi mythology is the mythology of the growing South Indian religious faith and offshoot of Hinduism known as Ayyavazhi. ...

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 Maui, which became the South Island of New Zealand (Polynesian 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)

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Chariots

• The Chariot of the Sun, the fiery chariot driven across the sky by the Greek god Helios
• The Chariot of the Sea, the oceanic chariot teamed by hippocampi and/or dolphins, driven across the sky by the Greek god Poseidon
• The Chariot of Thunder, driven across the sky by Thor and pulled by his two magic goats Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr (Norse Mythology)
• The Chariot of Fire, of Jehovah, which he used to carry several persons in the Old Testament to heaven.

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Treasure

• The Four Treasures (also Hallows of Ireland), consisting of the Fragarach 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 Britain, taken by Merlin to his cave for safekeeping until the time when they are again needed (Matter of Britain)
• The Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, consisting of the Kusanagi (see above), the jewel necklace Yasakani no magatama (八尺瓊曲玉), and the mirror Yata no kagami (八咫鏡)

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Relics

• The Ark of the Covenant, a container said to house the stone tablets containing the Ten Commandments
• The Relics of Jesus

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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'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 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.
• 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
• The Scabbard of Arthur was given to him by the Lady of the Lake along with Excalibur. Who ever wore it would not take damage and would not bleed from the blow of a weapon. Excaliber and the scabbard were stolen by his half-sister Morgan le Fay. Although, he found the sword he never recovered the scabbard.
• 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 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
• The Bone of Ullr - The god Ullr had a bone upon which spells were carved. Norse mythology