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Lenus, Gaulish healing god associated with the Greek god Ares; Lugh, god of arts, crafts, healing and the Sun. He is associated with Greek gods Hermes and Apollo. Maponos, god of youth, associated with the Greek god Apollo; Miach, Irish god associated with healing, herbs, and medicine. Killed by Dian Cecht over jealousy of his superior healing ...
9. Chimera. Origin: Greek The mythological Chimera is a terrifying creature that features a fire-breathing lion’s head attached to a goat’s body, ending in a serpent tail. There are varying ...
An illustration of the Caladrius' prophecies from the 1588 edition of the Physiologus.Copperplate by Pieter van der Borcht (I).. The caladrius, according to Roman mythology, is a snow-white bird that lives in the king's house.
Babr-e Bayan, the mythical coat worn by the Persian legendary hero Rostam in combat. (Persian mythology) Pais Badarn Beisrydd, 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. (Welsh mythology)
Besides the very wide known religious creation story of Adam and Eve, [15] snakes were a common feature of many creation myths, for example many people in California and Australia had myths about the Rainbow Snake, which was either Mother Earth herself giving birth to all animals or a water-god whose writhing created rivers, creeks and oceans.
Alkonost brushes dew from her wings, granting healing powers to all fruits on the tree she is sitting on. [5] Gallery. Lubok picture. Postcard, 1908.
Tikbalang – creature with the body of a man and the head and hooves of a horse, lurks in the mountains and forests (Philippines) Uchchaihshravas – seven-headed all white flying horse (Hindu) Unicorn – horse-like creature with a single horn, often symbolizing purity (Worldwide) Winged unicorn
Asclepius, a Greek hero and god of medicine, was said to have been able to cure maladies, and the cult incorporated a multitude of other Greek heroes and gods in its process of healing. [15] The exact order of the offerings and prayers varied by location, [ 16 ] and the supplicant often made an offering to Mnemosyne. [ 15 ]