Ichor - The Blood Of The gods | Ichor Greek Myth Explained | Greek Mythology And Folklore

In Greek mythology, Ichor was the ethereal and divine fluid that flowed through the veins of gods and immortals. Ichor was literally the blood of the gods and is said to be made of a mixture of ambrosia and nectar which are commonly known as the food of the gods. Other accounts say Ichor The exact color of Ichor is not certain. Some accounts say it has a golden color, others say it is blue in color, while few others say it is white in color. This wonderful, magical substance was believed to be toxic to mortals. It is extremely poisonous to any human who comes in contact with it, killing them instantly. Yet, this substance was the very life force of the gods, and the gods couldn't survive without it. However, the gods and titans seldom bled, so mortals never or hardly ever saw the Ichor. But in few situations when a god is attacked and injured by a powerful monster, demigod, titan, hero, or even another god, the godly victim would surely bleed Ichor. The Greek gods were known to always engage in a never-ending power tussle with the Greek titans and giants. And were also known to subdue and abuse mortals, which mighty heroes rose and gallantly fought against. Whenever these formidable powers clashed, Ichor freely flowed. The most famous myth about Ichor is the story of Talos, the bronze titan of ancient Crete that was crafted by Hephaestus, or in some stories, Daedalus the father of Icarus, at the request of Zeus to protect his daughter Europa. Talos was solely made of Ichor and bronze. He was Ichor itself with bronze coating. He had Ichor running through a single vein in his body. The great Talos was defeated during a clash with Jason and the Argonauts who came to acquire the During the battle, Medea the sorceress wife of Jason, cajoled Talos and removed the nail that controlled the Ichor that flowed through him, thus, draining him. And Talos succumbed to death. The Greek gods were not the only beings who had Ichor running in their veins. Vampires, Nosferatu, fairies, demigods, and half-demons also have Ichor running through their veins instead of mortal blood. And that's all about Ichor. Do subscribe for more videos on mythology and fantasy. Thank you and remain blessed.