mythological object
C13638
concept
A mythological object is a fantastical item or artifact that appears in myths and legends, often imbued with supernatural powers or symbolic significance within a culture’s storytelling tradition.
All labels observed (33)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| mythological object canonical | 50 |
| legendary artifact | 12 |
| artifact in Greek mythology | 6 |
| mythical object | 5 |
| cursed object | 4 |
| mythological artifact | 4 |
| object from Greek mythology | 4 |
| Hindu mythological object | 2 |
| Magical object | 2 |
| divine artifact | 2 |
| mythological substance | 2 |
| object in Hindu mythology | 2 |
| Chinese mythological object | 1 |
| Japanese mythological object | 1 |
| body part in mythology | 1 |
| legendary object in Greek mythology | 1 |
| mythical artifact | 1 |
| mythical chain | 1 |
| mythical fruit | 1 |
| mythical jewel | 1 |
| mythical vehicle | 1 |
| mythical weapon | 1 |
| mythological jewel | 1 |
| mythological staff | 1 |
| mythologicalObject | 1 |
| object in Indian folklore | 1 |
| object in Japanese mythology | 1 |
| object in Persian mythology | 1 |
| object in Sumerian mythology | 1 |
| object in the Kalevala | 1 |
| symbolic object in epic poetry | 1 |
| weapon in Greek mythology | 1 |
| weaponry in Greek mythology | 1 |
Instances (96)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Cintamani Stone | — |
| Sudarshana Chakra | — |
|
stones of Gaia
surface form:
Stones of Gaia
|
— |
| bow of Odysseus | legendary object in Greek mythology |
|
Gandiva bow
surface form:
Gandiva
|
— |
| Belt of Hippolyta | — |
| Hades’s helm of invisibility | mythical object |
| Cattle of Geryon | — |
| golden throne of Hera | — |
| olive tree of Athena | — |
| Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi | Japanese mythological object |
| winged sandals of Hermes | — |
|
kibisis (magic bag)
surface form:
kibisis
|
mythical object |
| King Solomon's ring | legendary artifact |
| Ring of Solomon | legendary artifact |
|
mirror Yata no Kagami
surface form:
Yata no Kagami
|
— |
| Golden Fleece | — |
| Arkenstone of Thrain | legendary artifact |
| Argo | object from Greek mythology |
| The Ring | cursed object |
| golden apples of the Hesperides | — |
| solar barque of Ra | — |
|
belt of strength Megingjörð
surface form:
Megingjörð
|
— |
|
iron gloves Járngreipr
surface form:
Járngreipr
|
— |
| scabbard of Excalibur | mythological artifact |
| Caledfwlch | — |
| Caliburnus | — |
|
Brísingamen necklace
surface form:
Brísingamen
|
— |
| Brísingamen | — |
| gates of Hel | — |
| Gleipnir | mythologicalObject |
| Lædingr | — |
| Dromi | mythical chain |
| Bilröst | — |
| Ásbrú | — |
| bow and arrows of Apollo | weapon in Greek mythology |
| Aegis of Athena | — |
| Trojan Horse | — |
|
amrita
surface form:
Amrita
|
mythological substance |
| Pashupatastra | — |
| Vijaya bow | — |
| Kaustubha gem | mythological jewel |
| Halahala poison | mythological substance |
|
object Heracles must obtain and bring back
surface form:
Belt of Hippolyta
|
mythical object |
| Helm of Darkness | mythological artifact |
|
trident of Poseidon
surface form:
Trident of Poseidon
|
divine artifact |
|
chariot Pushpaka Vimana
surface form:
Pushpaka Vimana
|
object in Hindu mythology |
| Pallas’ sword-belt | — |
| Horcrux | Magical object |
| Marvolo Gaunt's ring | cursed object |