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Pages in category "Ritual weapons" The following 49 pages are in this category, out of 49 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Athame; Azusa Yumi; B.
Ritual weapons (1 C, 49 P) W. Wands (2 C, 20 P) Pages in category "Ceremonial weapons" The following 58 pages are in this category, out of 58 total.
Vajra, the weapon of the Vedic rain and thunder-deity Indra, and is used symbolically by the dharmic traditions to represent firmness of spirit and spiritual power. (Hindu mythology/Buddhist mythology/Jain mythology) Brahmanda Astra, it is said in the epic Mahabharata that the weapon manifests with the all five heads of Lord Brahma as its
The Swiss Guard in the Vatican carry both ceremonial weapons (halberds and swords) and 21st century weapons (semi-automatic pistols). Mid-20th century rifles such as the American M14 and the Russian SKS, fitted with polished wood stocks, chrome plating and other decorative finishes, are common ceremonial weapons for honor guard units.
The bearer of the weapon is called Astradhari (Sanskrit: अस्त्रधारी). Brahmanda Astra - It is said in the epic Mahabharata that the weapon manifests with the all five heads of Lord Brahma as its tip. Brahma earlier lost his fifth head when he fought with Lord Shiva. This weapon is said to possess the power to destroy entire ...
Ritual weapons (1 C, 49 P) S. Sacred rocks (8 C, 60 P) V. Religious clothing (11 C, 14 P) Pages in category "Religious objects" The following 69 pages are in this ...
Some weapons in Chinese folklore do not, strictly speaking, have magical properties, but are forged with materials or methods that are unique in the context of the story. Green Dragon Crescent Blade – Exceptionally heavy guandao wielded by Guan Yu in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms ; forged with the blood of a green dragon.
In Hinduism, it has also been associated with weapons. [1] [2] The use of the bell and vajra as symbolic and ritual tools is found in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The vajra is a round, symmetrical metal scepter with two ribbed spherical heads. The ribs may meet in a ball-shaped top, or they may be separate and end in sharp points.