page_title: List of mythological objects
section_title: Shields from Græco-Roman mythology
hierarchical_section_title: List of mythological objects / Personal armour / Shields / Shields from Græco-Roman mythology
caption_attribution_description: English: This is an illustration of the 'Shield of Achilles', it was originally published in the September 22, 1832' issue of 'The Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge'.
context_page_description: Mythological object encompass a variety of items found in mythology, legend, folklore, tall tale, fable, religion and spirituality from across the world. This list will be organized according to the category of object.
context_section_description: Aegis, Zeus' shield, often loaned to his daughter Athena, also used by Perseus. (Greek mythology)
  Shield of Ajax, a huge shield made of seven cow-hides with a layer of bronze. (Greek mythology)
  Ancile, the shield of the Roman god Mars. One divine shield fell from heaven during the reign of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome. He ordered eleven copies made to confuse would-be thieves. (Roman mythology)
  Shield of Achilles, the shield that Achilles uses in his fight with Hector. (Greek mythology)
caption: Shield of Achilles (illustration)
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