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Shamshir-e Zomorrodnegar – Legendary Persian sword. Skofnung – sword of legendary Danish king Hrólf Kraki. Thunderbolt – as wielded by various mythological deities such as Zeus. Vajra – A composite weapon made from the bones of a willing sage used by Indra. Sharur – the enchanted talking mace of Ninurta, Sumerian god
In Igbo mythology, the thunderbolt is the weapon of Amadioha and in Yoruba mythology, the thunderbolt is the weapon of Shango. Xiuhcoatl, a lightning-like weapon wielded by Huitzilopochtli. (Aztec religion) Holly Dart or Mistletoe, a weapon that Loki used to kill Baldr, variously depicted as a holly dart, mistletoe, arrow, or spear. (Norse ...
Cutting weapons were used by the Native Americans for combat as well as hunting. Tribes in North America preferred shorter blades and did not use long cutting weapons like the swords that the Europeans used at the time. Knives were used as tools for hunting and other chores, like skinning animals. Knives consisted of a blade made of stone, bone ...
Mythological weapons are legendary weapons from a relatively cohesive set of myths. Weapons derived solely from works of fiction without any mythological value do not belong in this category. See also
Honjo Masamune (13th - 14th century), a "national treasure" of Japan, was crafted by legendary sword-maker Masamune and eventually passed down the Tokugawa shogunate. Lost after World War II. [49] Myōhō Muramasa ("Muramasa of the Sublime Dharma", 1513), supposedly crafted by Muramasa and passed down the Nabeshima clan. In private collection. [50]
Native American cultures are rich in myths and legends that explain natural phenomena and the relationship between humans and the spirit world. According to Barre Toelken, feathers, beadwork, dance steps and music, the events in a story, the shape of a dwelling, or items of traditional food can be viewed as icons of cultural meaning.
In mythology, legend or fiction, a magic sword is a sword with magical powers or other supernatural qualities. Renowned swords appear in the folklore of every nation that used swords. [1] In some traditions, the sword is ascribed no powers of its own. It is famous because it is the hero's sword, or because of its origin, as when a god gives it ...
Pages in category "Mythological swords" The following 48 pages are in this category, out of 48 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Ame-no-ohabari;