Moly
Title
Moly
Subject
Consumables
Description
Given to Odysseus by Hermes, this herb was meant to protect the Greek hero from the wicked magic of Circe. It is said that this plant grew from the blood of a giant. It resembled ichor, in that it can be fatal for a mortal to pick. When gods pick it, however, its magic can be utilized.
That's not an ordinary flower...
That's not an ordinary flower...
Creator
Mother earth
Source
Homer
Date
Ancient times
Contributor
Mary Metzger
Files
Citation
Mother earth, “Moly,” The Museum of Fictional Literary Artifacts, accessed May 3, 2024, https://mfla.omeka.net/items/show/227.