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Titan Quest - Anniversary Edition => Anniversary Edition - General discussion => Topic started by: botebote77 on 14 January 2019, 23:28:57

Title: Myths Behind Ragnarok Item Names
Post by: botebote77 on 14 January 2019, 23:28:57
If you're tired of playing, some are worth the read.. though most of these I've just skimmed and scanned

just click on the name and it will redirect

Gram (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gram_(mythology)) - sword

Tyrfing (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrfing) - sword

Neith (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neith) (Neith's Will) - thrown weapon

Brisingamen (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brķsingamen) - amulet

Gungnir (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gungnir) - spear

Mjolnir (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mjölnir) - thrown weapon, hammer

Hrunting (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hrunting) - sword

Agris Helmet (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agris_Helmet) (Golden Agris Helmet) - helm

Hati (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hati_Hróšvitnisson) - thrown weapon

Jarnvid (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jįrnvišr) (Jarnvidja Nails) - thrown weapon

Ladon (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladon_(mythology)) (Ladon's Maw) - thrown weapon

Naglfar (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naglfar) - thrown weapon

Hofud (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hǫfuš) - sword

Laevateinn (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lęvateinn) - sword

Mistilteinn (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mistilteinn) - thrown weapon

Brokkr (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brokkr) (Brokkr's Gift) - axe

Leucetius (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loucetios) (Fervor of Leucetius) - axe

Starkad (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starkad) (Starkad's Wife) - axe

Brynhild (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunhild) (Brynhild's Helm) - helm

Urd (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uršr) (Cap of Urd) - helm

Prosopon (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosopon) - helm

Cernunnos (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cernunnos) (Guise of the Horned God Set) - set

Triteia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triteia) (Triteia's Coral Crown) - helm

Volund (http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Volund) (Volund's Masterpiece) - helm

Skuld (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skuld) (Shield of Skuld) - shield

Skadi (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skaši) (Pendant of Skadi) - amulet

Svalinn (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalinn) - shield

Belenus (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belenus) (Glory of Belenus) - shield

Ran (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rįn) (Ran's Favor) - amulet

Ryggknappsspanne (https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&nv=1&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=auto&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=http://www.kringla.nu/kringla/objekt%3Freferens%3Dshm/object/882349&xid=17259,15700021,15700122,15700124,15700186,15700190,15700201,15700237,15700242,15700248&usg=ALkJrhiCmS1fea4KTc478GgTBd4sxr0gzg) (not really a myth but the name sounds interesting.. the name Ryggknappsspanne is also translated) - amulet

Torc of Lochar Moss (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lochar_Moss_Torc) - amulet

Arubianus (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arubianus) (Arubianus Helmet) - helm

Epona (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epona) (Epona's Horses, Epona's Hog Mane) - relic, helm

Gutuater (https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&nv=1&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=auto&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gutuater&xid=17259,15700021,15700122,15700124,15700186,15700190,15700201,15700237,15700242,15700248&usg=ALkJrhiXpmQvOQ5uUdmKrAhJC2y9qS5rGA) (Gutuater Cap) - helm


safe to say, devs did their research
if you have anything to add, please feel free to do so
Title: Re: Myths Behind Ragnarok Item Names
Post by: nargil66 on 15 January 2019, 02:45:40
You did a good research as well. It would be nice if unique items had a description for better lore, as relics/charms do. If I ever have the time to do it, I'll definetly use your list.
Title: Re: Myths Behind Ragnarok Item Names
Post by: sauruz on 15 January 2019, 10:32:02
Very interesting,

The one i remenber

Sigurd (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigurd)- relic; ( Sigurd cloak ) upper armor
Title: Re: Myths Behind Ragnarok Item Names
Post by: Pazuzu on 16 January 2019, 15:19:40
Prosopo also means face in greek, it is more wildely used for face rather than person
Title: Re: Myths Behind Ragnarok Item Names
Post by: sunnysideup886089 on 16 November 2019, 12:25:54
brilliant
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