shinonart: Old Gods: Day 11 - Frog This fella is a toad but in Finnish mythology frogs and toads we
Old Gods: Day 11 - Frog
This fella is a toad but in Finnish mythology frogs and toads were basically the same thing. They were creatures of the underworld. Because toads have toxin in their skin they were associated with pain and disease. It was believed that frogs and toads are the reason why wounds inflicted by iron weapons caused so much pain.
Toads and frogs were associated with witchcraft, disease and even hurtful words. However, much like snakes they were also believed to be able to absorb poison and were kept near settlements for the same reason as people kept snakes. According to some beliefs the frog was a healer and a protector. A frog that was kept in the household was the protector of cattle and other animals and shielded them from harm and disease.
There are even mentions that frogs were related to humans. They were believed to be the descendants of people who had drowned in a great flood.You can follow along and use my prompt list if you like! If you want you can tag yours as #oldgodsinktober or #shinonart on all platforms so I can see your works, too!
