Which mythological figure inspired the original logo design for a major e-commerce platform that later pivoted away from this symbolism during their 2000 rebranding?

The world of mythology and folklore has influenced modern retail and product marketing more than you might think! From brand names inspired by ancient gods to marketing strategies that tap into heroic archetypes, mythological elements permeate consumer culture. This trivia question explores how a major e-commerce platform utilized folklore symbolism in its early development. Test your knowledge on the intersection of ancient storytelling and modern retail technology!

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The Norse god Thor, whose hammer was stylized as a shopping tool on the early Amazon website
The Greek river god Achelous, whose horn of plenty (cornucopia) was the first symbol used by eBay to represent abundance
The Egyptian goddess Bastet, whose cat form was adopted by Alibaba as their first mascot to represent curiosity
The Celtic fairy Leprechaun, whose pot of gold was Etsy's original icon representing handcrafted treasures