Treasures
- The Golden Apple of Discord.(Greek mythology)
- The Four Treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann (also Hallows of Ireland), consisting of the Claíomh Solais and Spear Luin (see both above), the Ardagh Chalice and the Lia Fáil.
- The Golden Fleece, sought by Jason and the Argonauts.(Greek mythology)
- The Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, consisting of the Kusanagi (see above), the jewel necklace Yasakani no magatama (八尺瓊曲玉), and the mirror Yata no Kagami (八咫鏡).
- The Karun Treasure, said to belong to King Croesus of Lydia. (Persian mythology)
- The Sampo, a magic mill in Finnish mythology.
- The Thirteen Treasures of the Island of Britain. (Matter of Britain)
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