At the Hoard, we love celebrating mythology. And some of the defining themes of the stories we know and love are the gods themselves! Here are fun facts about 6 mythological Gods.
Let me introduce our top six gods that have graced the Hoard with their presence…
Thor, the Norse God of Lightning
One of the most famous gods in the Norse pantheon, Thor is the son of Odin and the god of thunder and lightning.
Did you know one of his claims to fame is that ‘Thursday’ is named after ‘Thor’s Day?
Poseidon, the Greek God of the Sea
The mighty trident-wielding god of the sea and all its creatures, he was one of the main three gods besides Zeus and Hades.
Did you know he was also the god of horses? Sailors used to sacrifice horses for a safe journey across the sea.
Anubis, the Egyptian God of the Dead
The canine-headed man, Anubis is most associated with mummification and the afterlife, including the ‘weighing of the heart’ ritual which every mortal went through.
Did you know that after contact with the Greeks, Hermes and Anubis were merged into Hermanubis?
Odin, the Norse God of Creation
Odin was the king of Asgard and the father to Thor, but also considered the father to all other gods.
Just like Thor, Odin was attributed to ‘Wednesday’ as ‘Woden’ was Odin in old English.
Bastet, the Egyptian Goddess of Protection
Daughter of Ra, she is the goddess of the home, protection and felines (with a feline head!) She was also a fierce warrior.
Did you know that her appearance and role became more docile and domesticated as the cat became domesticated?
Ra, the Egyptian God of the Sun
Ra was the god of light, warmth and growth, and in Egypt this was the most important role, so he was the head of the pantheon.
Did you know that stories say that human beings were created by Ra’s tears?
And that’s our deities of the hoard! Which one is your favorite? Ps. check out below for our fun jewelry!
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Mjölnir, the famous weapon of Thor, was a symbol of the destructive power of the storm, and of fire from heaven. It was also a protection against the forces of evil and violence. Without it Asgard could no longer be… SEE MORE
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Wielded by mighty Poseidon, the Greek God of Sea, Storms and Earthquakes, the trident is an incredibly powerful weapon that can be used to summon tsunamis and waves over the sea. When struck on earth, the trident can also invoke… SEE MORE
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In Egyptian myth, the Underworld was called Duat and believed to be full of terrible, great dangers. Anubis greeted souls in the Underworld and was believed to protect them on their journey. Anubis was also associated with resurrection and renewal,… SEE MORE
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Odin the All-Father was the chief of the Aesir gods. He was associated with many things - wisdom, healing, death, royalty, knowledge, sorcery, poetry, frenzy and war.As the God of War, Odin was revered by Viking warriors. He oversees Valhalla, where the… SEE MORE
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Bastet was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of cats, the home, fire, sunrise, music, dance, pleasure as well as sexuality, fertility and family. Believed to be the "Soul of Isis", she was known as The Sacred Cat.As the warrior daughter of… SEE MORE
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The Eye of Ra, the Egyptian sun god, is said to be the eye that sees everything, and holds almighty power. The eye was said to have unlimited vision, and possessed the power of the sun. It was thus used in… SEE MOREMjolnir Protector's Amulet
Poseidon's Trident Necklace
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Anubis, Guardian Of The Dead Ring
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Eye of Ra Leather Bracelet
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