Treasure
Golden Fleece
The golden fleece sought by Jason and the Argonauts in Colchis. Guarded for King Aeetes, it becomes the central object of Jason's quest and his alliance with Medea.
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Weapons, treasures and divine objects
Legendary Objects & Treasures
From the Golden Fleece and the apples of the Hesperides to the weapons of heroes and sacred objects of the gods, some objects become as important to Greek mythology as the characters who possess them.
Famous objects in Greek mythology
Mythological objects can start quests, protect cities, identify heroes, carry divine power or bring disaster to generations of a family.
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Divine Treasure
Golden Apples of the Hesperides
Golden apples kept in the far western garden of the Hesperides and guarded by the dragon Ladon. Heracles must obtain them as one of his famous labours.
Related Myths
Heracles and the Apples of the Hesperides →Sacred Image
Palladium
A sacred image of Athena associated with the safety of Troy. Later traditions make its removal one of the conditions that must be fulfilled before the city can finally fall.
Related Myths
The Theft of the Palladium →Weapon
Bow of Heracles
The bow inherited by Philoctetes from Heracles. During the Trojan War the Greeks learn that Troy cannot be captured without Philoctetes and the famous weapon.
Connected Figures
Divine Armour
Armour of Achilles
The famous armour associated with Achilles. After Patroclus is killed wearing Achilles' earlier armour, Thetis obtains a new set made by Hephaestus. After Achilles dies, possession of his arms becomes a source of conflict among the Greeks.
Connected Figures
Divine Object
Aegis
A powerful divine protective object particularly associated with Zeus and Athena. Ancient descriptions vary in its exact form, presenting it as a shield, protective covering or fearsome divine emblem.
Related Myths
Perseus and Medusa →Mythic Vessel
Pandora's Jar
The vessel opened by Pandora in the famous myth of human suffering. The familiar expression 'Pandora's box' is later; the ancient Greek tradition describes a large jar or pithos.
Connected Figures
Related Myths
Pandora →Divine Object
Helm of Hades
A magical helmet associated with Hades and the power of concealment or invisibility. It appears in heroic traditions as an object that allows its wearer to move unseen.
Divine Equipment
Winged Sandals
Winged footwear associated especially with Hermes and with later representations of Perseus. They become one of the most recognisable pieces of divine equipment in classical mythology and art.
Cursed Treasure
Necklace of Harmonia
A magnificent necklace associated with the marriage of Cadmus and Harmonia. In later Theban mythology it passes through their descendants and becomes closely connected with betrayal, ambition and disaster.
Connected Figures
Mythic Weapon
Head of Medusa
After Perseus beheads Medusa, her severed head retains its terrifying power to turn those who look upon it to stone. Perseus uses it during later adventures before it becomes associated with Athena.
Related Myths
Perseus and Medusa →Divine Weapon
Thunderbolt of Zeus
The thunderbolt is the supreme weapon and emblem of Zeus. In the divine wars of Greek mythology it represents his command of the sky, thunder and Olympian authority.
Connected Figures
Divine Weapon
Trident of Poseidon
Poseidon's three-pronged trident is one of the most recognisable divine weapons in Greek mythology. It symbolises his power over the sea and is also used in myths involving earthquakes, springs and the land.
Connected Figures
Related Myths
Athena and Poseidon Contest for Athens →Divine Emblem
Caduceus of Hermes
The caduceus is the herald's staff associated with Hermes, usually shown with two intertwined serpents. It becomes one of the god's most recognisable symbols of mediation, travel and divine messengership.
Related Myths
Hermes, Apollo and the Caduceus →Heroic Aid
Ariadne's Thread
Ariadne gives Theseus a thread so that he can retrace his route through the Labyrinth after confronting the Minotaur. The thread becomes an enduring symbol of finding a path through a complex problem.
Connected Figures
Related Myths
Theseus and the Minotaur →Instrument of War
Trojan Horse
The wooden horse is the deception used by the Greeks to enter Troy after years of unsuccessful siege. Greek warriors hide inside while the Trojans bring the apparently abandoned offering into the city.
Divine Weapon
Sickle of Cronus
The sickle or curved blade given to Cronus by Gaia is used against Uranus in the violent succession myth that allows the Titans to seize power from the older generation of gods.
Sacred Staff
Thyrsus of Dionysus
The thyrsus is the staff carried by Dionysus and his followers, typically wrapped with ivy or vine leaves and topped with a pine cone. It is both a ritual emblem and a symbol of Dionysian power.