Mythological magic items

[Matt Larkin (author)]

Basically it just plays itself...

Sounds more fun than the Celtic chessboard which plays itself.

"Oh, that was a good move!"


I added the Book of Going Forth by Day, thanks for that.

With the exception of the golden boar (because it seems to literally be made of gold), I intentionally left animals off the list, but good thought. I feel like those belong more in a list of mythological creatures.

[Stargate525]

How far forward in the mythology are you compiling, Phoenix?

[Darkxarth]

I don't see Jack's Magic Beans from Jack and the Beanstalk either, but those may not count...

Also, I think you should include Merlin's Pants... or maybe not... it'd be funny though.

[Moniker]

Don't forget Roland's sword Durendal. That thing's a virtual amalgamation of holy relics.

[spoiler]In The Song of Roland, the sword is said to contain within the hilt one tooth of Saint Peter, blood of Saint Basil, hair of Saint Denis, and a piece of the raiment of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durendal [/spoiler]

[Darkxarth]

Don't forget Roland's sword Durendal. That thing's a virtual amalgamation of holy relics.

[spoiler]In The Song of Roland, the sword is said to contain within the hilt one tooth of Saint Peter, blood of Saint Basil, hair of Saint Denis, and a piece of the raiment of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durendal [/spoiler]

It's already in there.

Durendal (French) - Sword of Roland; indestructible

[Matt Larkin (author)]

Thanks for the help guys!

How far forward in the mythology are you compiling, Phoenix?

I don't have a set time period, to be honest. I suppose when it veers much past the Middle Ages it stops being something I'd use for Kishar, so I'm not likely to bother with it. It's why I'm not going to include Paul Bunyan's giant axe or anything like that.

I'll add the magic beans, good idea.

Merlin's pants? Are they actually magical in some story our are just kidding? So I googled it, and found a website called Merlin's Pants...

Neat additional info on Durendal, Moniker. I didn't know the hilt had all that stuff about it.

[Stargate525]

The Philosopher's Stone isn't on there either, nor are the Golden Apples from Greek Legend.

[Matt Larkin (author)]

Updated with PS and GA.

[Gilladian]

In Gawain and the Green Knight, the lady gives Gawain a sash that will protect him from the Green Knight's blow to the neck.

If you want items from fairytales, I know there must be dozens. I'd be happy to skim through the Lang's fairy books I have and take some notes. However, I think in many ways these are not medieval, but more pre-industrial era.

There's the automaton nightingale from a chinese tale whose name I can't remember (the real nightingale dies when he hears it, I think), and the magic mirror, hairbrush and comb from another fairy tale - the hero and the princess throw them behind themselves to create a lake, a hedge and a forest to prevent a witch from chasing them.

[Tillumni Sephirotica]

oh, the automaton nigthingale is actually from a H.C. Andersen fairy tale called "Nigthengale" (the same guy who wrote the little mermaid and the ugly duckling)

[Matt Larkin (author)]

I added the green sash (good one, though the tale doesn't say whether it's really magical, I think).

I also added the mechanical nightingale and the magic mirror (Sleeping Beauty).

I think there was a magic comb in SB. Is that the one you mean?

Can you name the story with the magic hairbrush?

If you want items from fairytales, I know there must be dozens. I'd be happy to skim through the Lang's fairy books I have and take some notes. However, I think in many ways these are not medieval, but more pre-industrial era.

I have some fairytale items in there. I suppose it's okay, though I shy away from anything that's a remotely modern creation (so none of Tolkien's magic swords, please). Item's with proper names are best, but anything that feels right in a fantasy story is probably good.

[Tillumni Sephirotica]

ah, the nigthergale story is actuall set in china. I got no idea if H.C. Andersen possible was inspired by a japanese folklore, but I find that unlikely.

[Porklet]

From fairy tales there is also the house made of candy from Hansel & Gretel and the huge shoe the old woman with too many children lived in.

Candy House - single family dwelling, 2 bed, 1 1/2 bath, no central heat (chocolate has a tendency to melt unless coated with a hard candy shell), extra-large oven
[Candy House sounds more like a strip club for hobbits.  I wouldn't touch the house after it rains, however, the walls could be a little sticky.)

Giant Shoe - Multi-family dwelling, 18 bedroom, 13 1/2 bath, central heat and air, conveniently located near a lot of horny men (apparently)
[This home was modeled after the shoe from Monopoly but features several modern enhancements including doors, windows, and a ceiling.]




Just kidding.  I feel much better now.

[Stargate525]

on that vein...

Shoebox in the middle of the road: Holds 126 very poor Yorkshiremen, whose job it is to lick the road clean with their tongues.

The grail-shaped Beacon: Useful for attracting chaste knights.

[Porklet]

The grail-shaped Beacon: Useful for attracting chaste knights.

Don't you mean "chased" knights?