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The relationship between a teacher and a student is special. Teachers, like parents, have been around since the beginning of time. That's why there are teachers in mythology who are endowed with god-like characters.

Read on to find out more about some of them:

Kvasir from Norse mythology was a wandering poet. He is believed to be wisest of all beings. He was created when the saliva of two groups of gods were mixed after they fought a battle. Extremely knowledgeable, he wandered the world, teaching and spreading wisdom. He was killed by two dwarves who then mixed his blood with honey to make a brew that came to be known as ‘Mead of Poetry’. According to legend, anyone who drank of it were gifted wisdom and poetic inspiration.

In Japanese folklore, the tengu are deities believed to live in the mountains and forests of Japan. The king of the tengu is Sōjōbō, who has long white hair, an unusually long nose and the strength of 1,000 normal tengu. His wisdom, fighting tactics and skills with the sword are legendary. One of the most popular tales associated with him is that of his mentorship of Ushiwaka-maru, who grew up to Minamoto no Yoshitsune. Sōjōbō trained the young Ushiwaka-maru in magic, swordsmanship and tactics. The latter eventually became one of Japan’s most celebrated warriors.

Vashishta was the guru of Lord Rama, King Harishchandra and many others. A master of divine arts with all-encompassing knowledge, he had a gurukula where he trained his disciples. Lord Rama and his brothers were sent here to learn all the skills and values they would require in life.

Prometheus was a Titan in Greek mythology. He is often credited with the creation of human beings from clay. There are also legendary accounts of how he stole fire from the Gods, gave it to humans, and taught them how to use It to cook and stay warm. He is believed to be a patron of human civilisation. The myth of Prometheus has served as an inspiration to writers and thinkers in various fields over the centuries. He features in many literary works, lends his name to several scientific discoveries and often figures in pop culture.

Now watch this video to about four others.

In this video, we will take a look at some of the greatest teachers featured in mythology.