- Oh, hello. So this week we, oh, legendary glasses of the nerd. Completely changes my look. So when we think of mythology, the first thing that comes
to most people's minds is Greek mythology,
like gods and goddesses. But what you might not know is that mythology exists in almost every culture and religion in the world. And these stories of supernatural beings, heroes, and ancestors often include fabled objects of immeasurable power, that most consider to be myth. Well, we may never know if these objects ever actually did once exist, but what we do is that the legend of them has lived on for thousands of years to this day. So this week, I gathered
the most interesting and legendary ones to share with you all. So here they are, the 10 Most Fascinating
Mythological Objects of All Time. Number one is the Aegis. Originating in Greek mythology, the Aegis was first mentioned in the ancient Greek poem, "The Illiad" by Homer. Said to be created by the
goddess Athena herself, the Aegis granted its owner protection from any harm while in battle. Interestingly, scholars have never known exactly what the Aegis is, although it's generally
believed to be a shield forged from the skin of a giant during the great battle between the Olympians and the Titans. It's also said that the hero Perseus killed the snake-haired Gorgon Medusa and that her face, capable of
turning any man into stone, was afixed to the front of the shield, making it not only a powerful defense but also a powerful weapon. Very cool object, not so cool name. I mean, it sounds like the
name of Hercules' grandmother. Aegis. Come here, Hercules, and give you grandmother Aegis a hug. Number 2 is the Cap of Invisibility. Originating in Greek mythology, the Cap of Invisibility is a cap or helmet that grants its wearer invisibility. Surprsing based on its name, I know. Also known as the Cap of Hades, the Helmet of Hades, or the Helmet of Darkness, the cap is said to be one
of a few powerful items given from the Cyclopes to the gods to help them defeat the Titans. The Cap of Invisibility
also enables its user to become invisible to
other supernatural entities, functioning much like the cloud of mist that the gods surround themselves in to become undetectable to mortals. Number three is the Book of Thoth. Originating in Egyptian mythology, the Book of Thoth was
a book of ancient magic said to be written by Thoth, the Egyptian god of writing and knowledge. The book is said to contain two spells, one to give someone the ability to understand the minds of the gods, and the other gives someone the ability to understand animals. The story is that a prince
of Egypt Neferkaptah stole the book but was punished by Thoth by killing his wife and son. Neferkaptah then committed suicide, where his body was entombed with the book, where his ghost guards it to this day. Interesting fable, but
if this book were real, it doesn't really seem worth it to have all that happen to you just to be able to hear
what a cow has to say, you know what I'm saying? Number four is the Spear of Destiny. Originating in Christian mythology, the Spear of Destiny, also known as the Holy Lance or Holy Spear, is the name given to the lance that pierced the side of Jesus Christ as he hung on the cross. As legend has it, the one who holds this sacred relic is granted the power to control the world. Unlike the other mythological
objects on this list, this one's unique in that
there are multiple churches across the world all claiming to have the original Spear of Destiny in their possession today. But, then again, this
wouldn't be the first time that religious institutions argued over something that may or may
not have ever existed, so. Yeah, par for the course, I guess. Number five is the Hand of Glory. Well, this one's on the creepy side. Originating in European mythology, the Hand of Glory is a mythological object said to have the power to unlock doors and freeze anybody in their place who is in its presence. It's said to be made of
a dried, pickled hand of a murderer who was hanged. A candle made of the
fat of a dead criminal was afixed to one of the fingers, and the dead man's hair
was used as a wick. The candle is said to give light to only those who hold it, and can only be put
out by the same person. It's said to be the product of the darkest of black magic, and some nut job who
decided to make a candle out of some dead guy's hand. Yeah, phrase of the day
folks, "mental illness", it's a thing. Number six is the Cintamani Stone. Originating in Oriental mythology, the Cintamani Stone is said to be a wish-fulfilling jewel that descended from Buddha himself. In Buddhism, this stone is said to be one of four relics that came in a chest that fell from the sky
in Tibet in 173 A.D. Besides its supernatural powers, its said to represent the values and teachings of the Buddha, making it a revered object of lore. The Western equivalent of this jewel would be the Philosopher's Stone, which is a legendary alchemical substance said to be able to turn base metals like lead
into silver and gold. Number seven is the Skatert-Samobrankh. Originating in Russian mythology, the Skatert-Samobrankh
was a magical tablecloth, but it's not as lame as it sounds. When unfolded, it would
magically produce food, and when folded up again, it would magically clean itself. However, there were rules to using it. The tablecloth was sentient, meaning it had the ability
to perceive and feel things, so it had to be cared for and respected. If it wasn't cared for, it would ruin the food that it created, and if it was damaged in any way, it would slowly lose its magical powers. Damn! Well if Disney movies
have taught me anything, it's that magic fabrics
can be very tempermental, and I don't care what
this thing offers me, I've got more respect for
myself than that honey, mmhmm. Number eight is the Ring of Gyges. Originating in Greek mythology, the Ring of Gyges is a magical artifact said to grant its owner the power to become invisible at will. The ring was first mentioned by the philosopher Plato in Book 2 of his literary
work, "The Republic". The story is that a shepherd named Gyges entered a tomb in a mountain that was revealed after
an earthquake happened. He then discovers a
golden ring on a corpse thats much larger than a regular man. Upon taking the ring and
putting it on his finger, he discovers that he can
become invisible at will simply by adjusting it. The ring then corrupts him, where he goes to the palace, seduces the queen, kills the king, and becomes king himself. Well, if somebody who
finds a magical gold ring who goes crazy sounds familiar to you, that's because it happened to me! (maniacal laughter) No, I'm just kidding,
that's "Lord of the Rings". Number nine are the Seven League Boots. Originating in European mythology, the Seven League Boots are said to allow the
wearer to take strides of seven leagues, or 30
kilometers, per step. These boots are the subject
of many European fairytales, and are often presented
by a magical character to a protagonist to aid them in the completion
of an important task. These boots have appeared
in over 20 stories in various countries around the world, including Germany, France, Norway, Russia, England, and the United States. And number 10, the Holy Grail. Originating in Christian mythology, the Holy Grail is quite possibly the most well-known
mythological object of all time. Although it's well-known, scholars differ quite a bit when it comes to the possible
origins of the Grail. Some stories say that the Grail was used by Jesus himself to give communion to his followers during the Last Supper before he was killed. Other stories say that the Grail was used by Joseph of Arimathea to catch Jesus' blood after he was pierced by the Spear of Destiny
while on the cross. Regardless of its true origin, one thing remains the same, which is that the Grail is said to grant immeasurable power and immortality to anyone who drinks from it. Well, that a way to reach
the top of the charts, am I right, playa? (hip hop beat) Anyways, that's all for this video guys, keep in mind that this was
not an exhaustive list. There are many other really cool mythological objects out there like Achilles' armor, and
Excalibur, and Pandora's Box. So, if you want to learn
more about any of those, I'll put a link in the description to the Wikipedia article
where I found all these from, and if you want to add me to Facebook and Twitter or check out my second channel, I'll put a link to all of those in the description below, along with all my other
social networking links, and I will see you all
back here next Saturday with a brand new video, peace. Sike! No, I'm still here, but I'm gonna go now, bye! (techno beeping) (beep) Hello and welcome to the outro screen. Hey guys, thanks for
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