Eggers was inspired by sailors' myths and classical mythology. There are frequent references to Grimm's Fairy Tales, based on European myths. Arabian horses are the topic of many myths and legends. Many myths and legends exist about Guan Yin. As such, it spawned numerous myths and legends. It is mentioned in many of their myths and legends. They tell of the myths and heroic legends of Scandinavia. The willow tree appears in several ancient Greek myths and rituals. It seeks to discover underlying themes that are common to the myths of multiple cultures. She incorporates elements of Ojibwe myths and legends. Masks were created to portray figures of their myths and oral history. Sinhalisation has been facilitated by caste myths and legends. Lizards appear in myths and folktales around the world. It is sometimes called fabulism, in reference to the conventions of fables, myths, and allegory. Serpents figured prominently in archaic Greek myths.