Thor - In Norse mythology, the god Thor was known for his strength and his hammer, Mjolnir.
Horagalles - The Sami believed in a powerful sky god called Horagalles.
Gorgons - In Greek mythology, the Gorgons are female monsters with snakes for hair.
Sphinx - In Greek mythology, the Sphinx is a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human.
Draupadi's marriage - Shiva was pleased with Draupadi's devotion and offered her any-thing she wanted. Draupadi wanted a husband with five qualities. "I want a husband who is noble, who is strong, who is a
skilled warrior, who is handsome, and who is wise," she said. Shiva misunderstood her wish and said: "So be it. You will have five such husbands."