Plato's Ring of Gyges and Morality
Chapter 1

Mythic weapons of divine power

Chapter 2

Magical vessels and modes of transport

Chapter 3

Objects of ultimate cosmic control

Chapter 4

Tools of illusion and trickery

YOUR GOAL

Master of Legendary and magical objects

Ch 3 · Objects of ultimate cosmic control
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schopenhauer The legendary Book of Thoth

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schopenhauer The golden apple of discord

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The invisible Ring of Gyges

schopenhauer Plato's mythical ring granted absolute invisibility and tested the wearer's moral integrity.

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The golden apple of discord

schopenhauer A single golden apple inscribed with 'To the fairest' triggered the Trojan War.

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Cosmic Curio Box
BETA

schopenhauer Test your knowledge of magical and unusual items of ultimate cosmic control from mythology, movies, and pop culture in this interactive trivia game.

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Fun Fact

Plato's ring: Plato used the story of Gyges' ring to argue that people only act justly because they fear getting caught.

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Glossary
talisman (noun)
An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, thought to have magic powers. In 1991, Marvel's Thanos wielded six cosmic gems on a golden glove to dominate the universe.

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Gossip

Which cosmic power would you choose?

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Quiz

Which Greek goddess threw the golden apple of discord into the wedding of Peleus and Thetis?

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schopenhauer The invisible Ring of Gyges

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Quiz

In Plato's 'Republic', what profession did Gyges hold before finding the ring of invisibility?

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schopenhauer The magical wish-granting stone Chintamani

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How did Gyges activate the invisibility power of his mythical gold ring?

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Quiz

According to Egyptian myth, how many spells were written in the legendary Book of Thoth?

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Quiz

What words were inscribed on the golden apple of discord that caused the dispute?

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In Buddhist and Hindu traditions, what is the name of the wish-granting jewel?

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What did the second spell in the Book of Thoth allow a human reader to do?

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Quiz

Which Buddhist figure is most commonly depicted holding the wish-granting Chintamani jewel?

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