Who is the fastest god in all mythology? - Iseult Gillespie
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- Witness the clash of mythology’s speediest supernaturals in an epic race and find out which creature is the fastest.
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It’s time for the Myth Olympics: the eternal arena in which creatures and deities compete for glory. Almost every mythical tradition claims one creature as the fastest- from goddesses who run like the wind to creatures who outstrip every captor. So, who will emerge victorious in a race of superhuman swiftness? Iseult Gillespie convenes mythology’s speediest supernaturals for an epic showdown.
Lesson by Iseult Gillespie, directed by BASA.
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Probably a good thing they didn’t include Hugi , the Norse personification of thought , dude would win first place since thought always occurs before action
My thoughts exactly!
It would be a rip roaring fight and then they would come up on the finish line only to see that Hugi has already crossed it. And then there would be some kind of an afterthought joke.
Reminds me of the Korean proverb: "발 없는 말이 천 리 간다." It translates to "A horse without feet travels a thousand miles." In Korean, the terms for "word" and "horse" are spelt and pronounced exactly the same - "말", pronounced "mal". So in a sense, it's a pun that a "horse without feet" aka "words" travel much faster and farther than actual horses.
Except that scientists have recently shown that you decide on the action before the accompanying thoughts and our brain tricks us into thinking the thought came before the action.
Neuroscience gives me existential crisis on a daily basis.
@@terrafirma5327 I was taught that in primary school 45 years ago?
I implore anyone with a Patreon account to petition this channel to make the Myth Olympics its own series!
But can they beat Goku? He is based on the monkey king and can be considered a modern continuation of the myth.
i no luganda
YES PLEASE
@@jegerslvjegers5380 He isn't allowed, but his ancestor Sun Wukong would be allowed in.
YES!
This channel has one of the most profound and insightful content I've ever come across. They're still going strong no matter what happens.
😂 your tongue hurt?
How did you make this 47 min ago when it says it was made 46 min ago?
Watching _this_ video inspired you to leave this comment?
Hasiseltsi was the Aztec god of racing. His powers include never losing any race to any opponent.
Probably disqualified like norse Hugi. Both just have plot armor.
Ever heard about Pillarman Kars
@@kadabragugihj665
I do, but actual Mexicans don’t read Jojo Bizarre Adventures.
Mexicans read Masami Kurumeda’s Knight of the Zodiac-Saint Seiya.
They even got happy when Athena, the Greek Goddess, joined forces with Quetzalcoatl to stop his older Tezcatlpoca from crashing reality which caused a chain reaction in the Hypermyth.
In Hindu mythology, God Shiva and his wife Goddess Parvati told their two sons Ganesha and Kumara to race each other around the world in order to win a special prize. Kumara dashed off at once. Clever Ganesha, on the other hand, merely walked in a circle around his parents, claiming that as his parents, they were indeed his world. Suitably flattered, they awarded the prize to Ganesha. So, yeah, it's not always brute speed that wins.
🥰
he did not deserve to win
And who cut ganesha's head clean off 🤣 and what's the whole story
@@theenlightenedone1283bruh do you even know lord Ganesha isn't born but created
Read the whole story why his head was cutoff by lord Shiva but was also saved by him
Such a beautiful comment it was to learn something good but you gotta be negative all the time
@@bee-is9wi Perfectly true. It's the quality of Shri Ganesha that's highlighted.
Next, a beauty contest with mythology's most beautiful creatures and deities.
@Patricknathangomes Oh nooo
Hel
Medusa
If Paris is the judge, the contestants would probably just bribe him.
I vote for it❤
Aphrodite would be so damn salty about trying to win, I’d love to see that
"You see that's the thing about time travel. The more you do it, the less the rules apply to you."
-Savitar
Please mention the source
@@dadhich2005 The Flash
@@dadhich2005 season three the flash
It isnt the real savitar who said this it is just a character in a tv show 😅
@@katakana1 bruhh wth 🙂
The race was around 130 seconds, and they run distance of 4200 km, so we can estimate speed of:
1) 32 00 m/s
2) 116 000 km/h
3) 72 000 mil/h
I didn't expect the speed of light still defeats all of them kekw.
Earth's speed around the Sun is "only" 108,000 km/h, so they did even outrun the planet whose surface they're racing on!😲
my be the hindu god is loki
I love ted ed mythology videos, they are always top notch stuff
Ted Ed wins the race. Because it's always a step ahead in spreading knowledge. 😊👍.
Savitra in Hindu Mythology is one of the many names of the Sun. However seasoned philosphers and readers of Hindu Puranas will quickly tell you that Savitra is not merely the Sun. He is actually the God of Light. He is the force that creates stars and produces light, energy and travels across the universe bringing health, happiness and also knowledge. The famous Gayatri Mantra that is dedicated to Savitra is a tiny prayer that says "O Savitra, may you always enlighten me with knowledge of everything that there is." Its often confusing sometimes because we also have a Goddess of Knowledge- Saraswati. But she is more associated with learning. She is also associated with arts and literature and power of gaining every knowledge that exists. Savitra is associated with bringing that knowledge to the worshiper. If you read this as a scientist, you can easily tell why. While knowledge can exist in a document on your computer, for sending it to another device you'll need a signal of light. THAT is what Savitra is associated with- all the light waves that help transferring information from one place to another. Only with light are we able to see the Universe. We are able to work with it, analyse it and understand the reality. So Savitra is not just a star that we live with. He is the God of Light and the Bringer of Knowledge. And as we all know nothing can be faster than light.
However, in Mahabharata there is an instance when somebody went faster than light. In the Virata Parva, Arjun is mentioned to have used a heavenly weapon/device that stopped time and made all the warriors on the enemy side stand like statues. Arjun moved amidst them, grabbed their shawls while they were stuck in their places, and then released them to show they've been defeated. Interestingly, it is also mentioned that one of those great warriors, their great grandsire Bheeshma who was a highly esteemed and learned man, powerful enough to defeat the world, could see Arjun move. Arjun noticed Bheeshma's eyes follow him. Do you remember that scene from Justice League where the Flash runs fast but Superman notices? Yeah, that's mentioned in Mahabharata, only its with Arjun and Bheeshma.
Now as a person who absolutely loves the topic of light and its curious powers, I can say, (which any scientist would agree), that this feat is possible only if you go faster than light. When you go faster than light, the world actually seems to stop wherever it is. In reality if you ever achieve that much speed, you would be horrified to see that you aren't moving even though you would have crossed quite a distance.
This is a very smart comment right here 😊
bro what
Let me explain to you. Savitur is one of the solar deities of Vedic texts in Hinduism. Rigveda the oldest Hindu text is very different from puranas which later came. In it Indra is the most revered and strongest god not Vishnu, Shiva or Brahma.
Also savitur is different from Surya itself. Savitur represents the vivifying power of the sun which gives energy to creatures and makes them compel to move and work. It is one of the solar deities which make the Vedic sun i.e Surya. In puranas, savitur became another name of the sun which is not the case before.
Dang, Ted Ed be pulling the best quote for this one. XD
Ted releasing the speed comparison among gods before 'the flash' movie . Can't be a coincidence
Hey you missed Hugi from Norse mythology. The runner that turned out to be a personification of thought. I set my money on Hugi for the next match.
Does hugi have anything to do with huginn odin's raven?
@@mohjaelshafi981 No, he only really appears in one story as far as I know, as part of an ensemble of unbeatable competitors for Thor and his companions.
@mohjaelshafi981
Hugi and huginn have the same root of hugi which means thought but are not the same characters but perform related functions. Hugi appears in the story about Útgarða-Loki in the Prose Edda.
This is where Thor, Loki, Thor’s child slaves Thjalfi and Röskva eventually end up in the castle of Útgarða-Loki where they have to compete in several games against different opponents who turn out to be various personifications of abstract concepts or physical entities. Such as thought, old age, fire, etc.
With regards to Hugi, Thialfi is set to race against Hugi but loses as it is revealed that Útgarða-Loki used magic to set them up against undefeatable opponents. Nothing is faster than thought so therefore Thjalfi would never be able to win.
Other little competitions occur such as Thor drinking mead from a goblet but it is impossible to finish drinking (it turns out it is the ocean he is drinking), Loki engaging in an eating competition against Logi (who is the personification of fire, all consuming, therefore he loses), Thor failing to pick up a cat but it is the Midgard serpent Jormungandr.
It is a good story and I recommend you read it, I think TED-ED even has an episode on this one.
I bet on Hugi too
Please do more mythology content, It's so interesting and entertaining.
This is awesome. You should do more mythology stuff, it is great. Keep it up.
Savitr is just one out of 12 Form Of (Surya deva) Sun God in Hinduism.
By the way all devatas (Demi gods) in Hinduism can teleport anywhere in universe, and highers Gods are Omnipresent.
I was thinking it was a little nonsensical having a god of time participate in a race.
@@Osamathegameryes.
But he is not god of time ,but motion.
He controls anything which is dynamic or in motion.
@@iamgreatalwaysgreat8209 But time is in motion. It moves forward.
@@ctrl_x1770 time is not matter
God of time is Mahakaal.
Didn’t realize how much i needed a myth olympics tv show in my life until now
it's really fun to see these "myth-olimpic", it would be nice for me to see other "sport events" like: the most horrible, the most ferocious or even the most "Epic" mythical fight.
Savitar is also mentioned in the most famous of all vedic mantras the Gayatri mantra.
By the way it was a nice video.
This ought to be it's own dedicated series, I'm absolutely in LOVE with this Myth Olympics thing!
Where is Hanuman!? The Balkand in Ramayana mentions hanuman can travel at the speed of thought. As fast as one can think, and as fast as one wants to. He should be the undisputed winner. Thumbs up to support. Jai Hanuman
I want to see “Who has made the worst decisions in all mythology”
Ted Ed's content is always top notch , please never close this channel
I can't wait for the quiz show that determines the wisest and most intelligent god/celestial being
Very good idea. Top comment for me!
I'd love to watch more of these *Myth Olympics* 😁
This was so amazing! Loved the voice acting
PLEASE make more myth Olympics! I love it!
Great video, amazing to see how in depth research is for your videos!
It's a veru unique idea to show how the different civilizations expressed concepts through supernatural bieng and comparing them together
Its fun they show the first and third place are happy. Third place winners are usually glad to be on the pedestal but second regret not being first
Savitr: Ancient India is famous for its contributions to mathematics. And I think Sleipnir needs a crash course on asymptotes.
This will make for a wonderful series!
Shamash should come back in a future episode, he's epic
Savitar is a good choice as most of the other Gods are basically the speed of sound being as fast as thunder or even lightning
But the concept Savitar controls motion itself, means he can manipulate speed itself, making others or in theory himself as fast or slow as he wants
Still seems to be a good reason why Hermes was a commentator instead of competitor
Because among his roles, Hermes guides the dead to the Underworld, in theory being so fast he can be anywhere at once guiding everyone that dies each second, as it’s only one of many roles he has, having so many he’s practically a Pantheon himself
Still it’s unknown whether it compares to Savitar, as Hermes role at times is beyond the physical, but it’s still safe to say if Hermes competed he would have been in the top 3 himself
There is pushan in Vedic mythology which is literally similar to Hermes though.
i really want to see more of this series
Haven't watched but i'm gonna guedd it's my dad, he disapeared so fast after he uttered: "gonna go grab some milk", and we haven't seen him since, might be a myth
Basestudio did an amazing job animating this video, top notch animation.
Oh god i love this style of story telling so much 💐
However fast you run Buddha will be there ahead of you; Monkey found that out the hard way.
Sun Wukong the Monkey King
To be honest, Wukong would have won the challenge if he actually jumped through one of the gaps between the heavenly pillars ( Buddha's fingers ). He just became too confident to try that out...
Happy that Vedic Hindu gods are gettimg recognition. Vedic gods are archaic and are known only by epithets. There are a very few legends about these beings in Vedas. Vedas being poems these references are left for poetic interpretation. These vedic gods are so old that today's Hindus dont have any recollection of them and don't worship them.
Damn I love the Mythlympics. I hope we could get more videos on Mythlympics
I think Savitar should have been red carded for that. But still, a phenomenal race indeed!
If sleipnir can use inter dimensional travel then why can't Savitar use his powers.
I tried watching this without subtitles and failed miserably, having to keep turning the subtitles on and off! not only it is a very entertaining content, but also great for learning listening spoken english cause of the different accents spoken here (and a lot of creative expressions!)
Can you do which god of the underworld is the most powerful, please?
Much better storyline than Marvel movies.
I can't wait for the contest of the strongest
Loving this animation
I love ur chanel so mych!!
Love the video, it gave me that funky vibes and light version of Record of Ragnarok
Loki:...I’m replacing you.
Sleipnir: *Sad Naying*
Is this the forbidden season of Record of Ragnarok
what about the cameraman?
Nothing is swifter than thought.
Good question
I would love this series, never thought about Olympics of gods. Please continue this
its Savitr not Savitar , i almost got confused for The Flash villain
the flash's villain is actually based on the hindu god 🤷🏻 that's why they have same names
@@anishvengala but they swapped last a and r
You really think they can pronounce savitr
@@Name-hp6eh no but it gets confusing
More sci fi riddles and make more Myth Olympics it’s fun to see all of these gods and Demi gods and such go nuts I wonder if someone will want to make an anime out of something like this since we already have ragnorock.
*Ragnarok
Let's not make our heads around only with 1 trial. Make them run again
The moment that Sleipnir open a portal and almost win the race, my finger click the like button so fast
Why?
@@OsirisMalkovich Simply makes me excited!
@@f.santyabudi cheating makes you excited?
This is probably the best fight of Gods, making Kratos, on the second.
We should see some boxing or something next time we get a myth olympics
Time travelers. They can be on the finishing line before the race starts.
Looks like a sickanimation
Nice vid
I looked at the title, saw "Ultimate Race"... I swear to god my heart sank to the earth's core for a good second 💀
You gave Odin two eyes.
Yes; man is indeed the indestructible force of nature. And is the price, and not the competition.
i like this concept.. so cute!
I seek refuge in God from polytheism
Savitar is not even running
Omg I’d love if yall could animate the folk tale of Olajumoke
They forgot about the Aztecs! Never count out Huoutzlopoutli!
Hugi from Norse Mythology (The personification of thought) and Zephyros, Boreas, Euros and Notus (The 4 Greek Gods of the directional/seasonal winds) could also be here. Maybe Zeus too, with how many times he turns into an eagle to get a whole new girlfriend/boyfriend of the week or actually help someone.
They should have a Mario Kart type game about racing mythological beings.
Hermes looks like the retired player who took up commentary .
I didn't know Jack was voicing BOTH of them XD bro pulled an Addison for real
Incredible speed
Not what i imagined reading the thumbnail "the ultimate race"
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Plz make video for mow to swimming
It is very sad that Teded has not included the creature mentioned in islamic story. in islam there is mentioned an entity called 'Burak' which , as mentioned, can place steps as far as its eye sight goes. so technically it can travel in the speed of light. interestingly , given this phenomenon, Burak is the fastest entity.
Whoa, that title could use a name change. It has a similar vibe to a certain Austrian painter.
How?
@@mattk4110Hitler and the Master Race
@@sandradermark8463 ahh the thumbnail. Right I see now
I'm dyslexic so I thought it said fattest and was VERY confused about the race.
Technically, the fastest gods should be omnipresent ones. You can be at the starting point and the finish line at once.
Japanese culture never ceases to amaze me with its weirdness.
Would love to see Ted Ed do a video on the origins of Sleipnir 😂
They actually did
In Islam, the Buraq in Islam is a Horse who can run Faster than the Light
I don't understand how their researchers managed to find the ancient mesopotamian god of judgment, but not the speedster angel from one of the world's five largest religions.
@@captainbrainius6273 Because Muslims will not accept comparison of things from Islam with their kafir (Arabic term meaning barbarian, non-believer) counterparts. Secondly Islam has a severe aversion to iconography.
Well, Islam is not mythology. It's reality
Finally! 🎉🎉🎉
Yooo Gillespie's where you at baby let's have a quick family reunions in comments
Deep down we all know that Burter from the Ginyu force is the fastest being in the entire universe
well well a great advertisement for The Flash🤭
Yeah I'm on the team savitar
I think Hugi would put up a good fight, Thought is always faster than action.
Raiju reminds me of 哮天犬 (xiaotianquan) of the Chinese mythology, who also accompanies a figure who controls the weather
I like how they used they for raiju
Can we get a video talking about history vs the first Chinese emperor?
From the very beginning when they state te motion of who's the fastest god and I just said "Savitar" and he ended up won 😂
This was cute. I would love to see more mythological competitions across the different cultures.
Agrred :)
agreed
Agreed😊
Strength would be good as competitions
ah yes, I see we have a "whisper yeller" voice actor. Classic.
They just forgot about Idaten lol. Surely they should come 3rd place since Raiju got stuck lol.