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OriginGreek Mythology
At his magnificent wedding to the sea-nymph Thetis on the slopes of Mount Pelion, King Peleus received a pair of immortal horses, Balius and Xanthus, as a divine gift from the god Poseidon. These swift steeds, born of the West Wind and a Harpy, were capable of human speech and legendary speed, later becoming the prized chariot-bearers of Peleus's son, Achilles, during the Trojan War.
OriginHindu Mythology
The Samudra Manthan is a foundational myth in Hindu cosmology where the Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons) form a temporary alliance to churn the Ocean of Milk to obtain the Amrita, the nectar of immortality. Using Mount Mandara as a rod and the serpent Vasuki as a rope, they extract various divine treasures, including the goddess Lakshmi and the physician Dhanvantari. The event culminates in...
OriginHindu Mythology
When the Devas and Asuras churned the Milky Ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality, a conflict arose over who would consume the Amrita. Lord Vishnu transformed into the breathtaking enchantress Mohini to trick the Asuras and ensure the nectar reached the gods. During the ensuing chase, drops of the nectar fell at Haridwar, making it one of the most sacred sites in the world.