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Sharur (Sumerian:𒊹𒃡 šar₂-ur₃), which means "smasher of thousands" is the weapon and symbol of the god Ninurta. Sumerian mythic sources describe it as an enchanted talking mace. It has been suggested as a possible precursor for similar objects in other mythology such as Arthurian lore.
A ceremonial mace is a highly ornamented staff of metal or wood, carried before a sovereign or other high officials in civic ceremonies by a mace-bearer, intended to represent the official's authority. The mace, as used today, derives from the original mace used as a weapon. Processions often feature maces, as on parliamentary or formal ...
It is used as a medicinal plant and as a culinary herb. The leaves have a tarragon-like scent, with hints of anise , and it has entered the nursery trade in North America as a tarragon substitute. Common names include sweetscented marigold , [ 3 ] Mexican marigold , Mexican mint marigold , Mexican tarragon , sweet mace , Texas tarragon ...
Gada – A mace used by the Ape God Hanuman. Gandiva – An indestructible bow with 100 strings created by Brahma and later used by Arjuna. Halayudha – A plough used as a weapon by Balarama. Kaladanda – the staff of Death is a special and lethal club used by the God Yama or God of Naraka or Hell in Hindu mythology. It was the ultimate ...
Ekasha Gada - The mace of Lord Shiva. A blow from the weapon is the equivalent of being hit by a million elephants. Shooradharam - the main weapon of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman, son of Añjanā. Kaumodaki - Kaumodaki is the gada (mace) of the Hindu god Vishnu; Mace of Bhima - It was presented by Mayasura. It was used by Danavas King Vrishaparva.
The first mace was destroyed when the Capitol Building was burned on August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812. A simple wooden mace was used in the interim. [3] The current mace has been in use since December 29, 1841 and was created by New York silversmith William Adams, at a cost of $400, equivalent to $12,000 in 2023. [4]
Mace tends to be a bit more expensive than nutmeg. (Nutmeg trees yield more nutmeg than they do mace.) Like nutmeg, mace is usually available in ground form at your local grocery store.
A ceremonial weapon is an object used for ceremonial purposes to display power or authority. They are often used in parades and as part of dress uniforms. [1] [2] Although they are descended from weapons used in actual combat, they are not normally used as such. Their form and, especially, their finishing and decoration are typically designed ...