Hecate's Mirror
Hecate's Mirror, also known as Trivia's Mirror or the Magic Mirror is a handheld mirror associated with multiple historical events, alleged to grant any one wish to any wielder in exchange of a request of the mirror's choosing.
| Hecate's Mirror | |
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| Material | Silver, glass |
| Created | 200 BCE |
| Present location | Wikiland |
History
Origin
The exact origins of the legend are unknown, but speculated to originate from general mysticism regarding mirrors. The first recorded mention of the Mirror comes from a journal in which a person by the name of Melia allegedly writes of being cursed by a witch and being tempted by the Mirror to dispel the witch's curse, falling for the Mirror's temptation and in turn being asked to make a monument in Hecate's likeness. The writings stop with Melia lamenting upon the fact the ordeal of building the monument had taken three years of their life and deciding to throw the mirror onto a nearby river. A common interpretation of the last entry infers that Melia was immediately punished with misfortune for their noncooperation.
Spread
In the years following the journal's publication by an unknown third party, word of its writing spread at a surprising rate, most often spread by religious leaders, causing unproved rumors about the Mirror to crop up increasingly often. This went on up to the Roman annexation of Greece, where adapted versions concerning the goddess Trivia in Hecate's place were published. During the Renaissance the roman version of the journal became relevant again where it was used again as a tool to cause moral fear in the 16th century. This is believed to be one of the many aspects that led to the rising prominence of witch trials. The writing's relevance in the Renaissance era is widely believed to be the reason why the concept of the magic mirror is part of the cultural zeitgeist.
Conspiracy theories
Starting in the 20th century, the mirror became the subject of many popular fringe theories regarding massively publicized events. The most popular suggests John Wilkes Booth was carrying out orders from the mirror during the successful assassination of then president Abraham Lincoln. Another notable theory states the Statue of Liberty's move from France to the United States was heavily aided by a wish upon the Mirror.
Artifact discovery and loss
Many objects resembling the Mirror's appearance as described in the original journal have been found since its writing, most dating from after its writing. To this day, only one mirror possibly dated before the journal's publication has been found, believed to be what the text was based on, although the story is still believed to be largely fictional.
The mirror was to be held in an undisclosed Wikiland museum, however during its transportation process the mirror mysteriously disappeared, Evidence suggests one of the officials tasked with handling the artifact quietly stole it. How neither the perpetrator nor the apparently stolen item were ever found remains shrouded in mystery. How could that not be the work of a witch? Normal people can't make things disappear without a trace, you know! Kyaahahahahaha!![1]
In popular culture
- A mirror based on the myth of Hecate's Mirror plays a minor role in Umineko no Naku Koro ni, if you even care.
- Hecate's Mirror is the main plot device of YouTube channel REACT's video Teens React to Magic Mirror. In the critically acclaimed video, teens and young adults make deals with the mirror that would haunt them for life. Audiences reacted positively to the film, calling it "epic" and "so. much. win."
References
- ↑ If you find yourself curious why not take a look beyond the game board?