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Aeneid: Book 6 (Full Text) - Mythopedia From hence the Grecian bards their legends make, And give the name Avernus to the lake Four sable bullocks, in the yoke untaught, For sacrifice the pious hero brought The priestess pours the wine betwixt their horns; Then cuts the curling hair; that first oblation burns, Invoking Hecate hither to repair: A pow’rful name in hell and upper air
Prose Edda: Skáldskaparmál (Full Text) - Mythopedia The Poesy of Skalds [1] I A certain man was named Ægir, or Hlér He dwelt on the island which is now called Hlér’s Isle, [2] and was deeply versed in black magic He took his way to Ásgard, but the Æsir had foreknowledge of his journey; he was received with good cheer, and yet many things were done by deceit, with eye-illusions And at evening, when it was time for drinking, Odin had
Metamorphoses: Book 13 (Full Text) - Mythopedia By bards recorded) once a virgin too A train of youths in vain desir’d her bed; By sea-nymphs lov’d, to nymphs of seas she fled; The maid to these, with female pride, display’d Their baffled courtship, and their love betray’d When Galatea thus bespoke the fair (But first she sigh’d), while Scylla comb’d her hair:
Táin Bó Cúailnge: Works on the Táin Bó Cúailnge (Full Text) I, page 41, London, 1908; “The Defenders of the Ford,” by Alice Milligan, in her “Hero Lays,” page 50, Dublin, 1908; George Sigerson, “Bards of the Gael and the Gall,” London, 1897; “The Tain-Quest,” by Sir Samuel Ferguson, in his “Lays of the Western Gael and other Poems,” Dublin, 1897; “The Red Branch Crests, A Trilogy
Odyssey: Introduction (Full Text) - Mythopedia A blending of popular legends, and a free use of the songs of other bards, are features perfectly consistent with poetical originality In fact, the most original writer is still drawing upon outward impressions — nay, even his own thoughts are a kind of secondary agents which support and feed the impulses of imagination
Fairy Names – Dungeons Dragons - Mythopedia Sprinkle a touch of magic on your Fey characters with our Dungeons Dragons fairy name generator Uncover whimsical names for all your faerie folk adventures
Taliesin – Mythopedia Taliesin was Celtic mythology’s “Chief of Bards,” a poet of great renown who served in the court of King Arthur A real historical figure heavily influenced by myth, his prophetic skills were in high demand
Odyssey: Book 1 (Full Text) - Mythopedia There from the portal, with her mild command, Thus gently checks the minstrel’s tuneful hand: “Phemius! let acts of gods, and heroes old, What ancient bards in hall and bower have told, Attemper’d to the lyre, your voice employ; Such the pleased ear will drink with silent joy
Acheron – Mythopedia Acheron was the name of one of the rivers of the Underworld (as well as of the river’s god); sometimes, “Acheron” was used as a name for the Underworld itself The River Acheron was located in Thesprotia in southern Epirus
Halfling Names – Dungeons Dragons - Mythopedia Discover the spirit of whimsy with our Dungeons Dragons halfling name generator Find the perfect name for your slight of stature but strong of heart hero