Everybody has a bit of myth in them. One friend plans everything three steps ahead, another turns every dinner into a feast, and someone in your life is definitely a trickster. Matching the birthday person with a god or hero makes the card instantly personal, and it gives you a ready-made opening line. Here is our guide to who gets which card.
Greek gods and heroes
Athena
For the strategist. The friend with a spreadsheet for holidays, the colleague who quietly fixes everything, the sister who always gives the right advice. Athena is the goddess of wisdom and strategy, and she has excellent taste in birthday people.
Dionysus
For the life of the party. God of wine, festivals and letting go. Perfect for the friend who brings the good bottle, stays until the end and somehow makes every evening a celebration.
Hades
For the misunderstood one. Hades has a bad reputation he doesn't entirely deserve. Ideal for the friend who looks intimidating, loves black clothing and turns out to be the kindest person in the room.
Poseidon
For the sea lover. Sailors, surfers, swimmers and anyone who's happiest near the water. Bonus points if they have a temper as changeable as the weather.
Apollo
For the artist. God of music, poetry and the sun. Send it to the musician, the writer or the friend who always picks the music in the car.
Hercules
For the one who never skips leg day. Gym lovers, marathon runners and anyone who has carried a sofa up three flights of stairs for you.
Medusa
For the fierce one. Medusa has been reclaimed as a symbol of strength. A great card for a friend with a stare that could turn people to stone, in the best possible way.
Norse gods and legends
Odin
For the wise elder. The All-Father gave up an eye for wisdom and sends his ravens to keep an eye on the world. Perfect for a dad, a grandfather or the friend who knows a bit about everything.
Thor
For the big-hearted powerhouse. Loud laugh, strong hugs, always first to help you move house. Thor is the card for the friend who brings the thunder and the good mood.
Loki
For the trickster. Every friend group has one: the prank master, the chaos agent, the one whose plans always start with "trust me". Loki was made for them.
Freya
For the one who loves fiercely. Goddess of love, beauty and battle. A wonderful card for a strong, warm-hearted woman who would also defend you with a sword.
Valkyrie
For the warrior. For the friend who has fought through a hard year and come out stronger. Valkyries choose the bravest, after all.
Egyptian gods
Anubis
For the loyal guardian. Jackal-headed protector and guide. Ideal for the dependable friend, the dog lover or anyone with a soft spot for ancient Egypt.
Bastet
For the cat person. Bastet, the cat goddess, protects the home and its people. Do we need to say more?
Ra
For the ray of sunshine. The sun god himself, for the friend who lights up every room and is somehow cheerful before breakfast.
What to write in a mythology birthday card
Keep the theme going inside with a line like these:
- The gods have reviewed your past year and found it legendary.
- May your feast be long and your cake be worthy of Olympus.
- Another year older, another chapter in your saga.
- The ravens report that you're doing brilliantly. Happy birthday.
- Heroes are made, not born. You're proof of that.
Many of these designs are Story cards, with a complete letter from the god or hero printed inside, so you don't have to write much yourself. Want to stock up? The Mythology birthday set of 6 bundles six different gods, and when you pick three or more single cards you get €1 off every card. Browse all mythology cards.