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  2. Miyamoto Musashi - Wikipedia

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    In this technique, the swordsman uses both a large sword, and a "companion sword" at the same time, i.e. a katana with a wakizashi. [40] The two-handed movements of temple drummers may have inspired him, although it could be that the technique was forged through Musashi's combat experience.

  3. Kensei (honorary title) - Wikipedia

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    Reinhard is the strongest character in the series, while Reid is one of the strongest, and is actually more skilled with the sword than Reinhard. In-universe, "Sword Saint" is a title and power held by the Astrea Family. It's given to those who have the Divine Protection of the Sword Saint, though Reid, the first, did not have the Divine ...

  4. List of named weapons, armour and treasures in Germanic ...

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    The sword is given to him by Alberich. After Ortnit is killed by the dragon, the sword is found by Wolfdietrich, who kills the dragon with it. [49] Ridil: Old Norse: Riðill: In modern Norwegian (ridel) and Icelandic (riðill) the name means "piece of wood for tying up nets". [50] The sword Sigurd used to cut out the dragon Fafnir's heart. [51 ...

  5. List of mythological objects (Hindu mythology) - Wikipedia

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    Girish - A special sword of Shiva with unique characteristics. Indra Kaakam - The sword of Indra; having a crescent shaped tip. Khanda - The khanda is a symbol of Shiva. Khanda often appears in Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh scriptures and art. Kharga - The Sword of Kali, which slaughters demons indiscriminately and without mercy.

  6. List of magical weapons - Wikipedia

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    Claíomh Solais – Sword of Nuada, the king of the gods in Irish mythology; in legend, the sword glowed with the light of the sun and was irresistible in battle, having the power to cut his enemies in half. Gáe Bulg – Spear of Cúchulainn; made from the bones of a sea monster.

  7. List of fictional swords - Wikipedia

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    Four Sword/Picori Blade: A sword similar in purpose and ability to the Master Sword; its distinguishing feature being that it allows its wielder to split themselves into four separate beings. In The Minish Cap, it is revealed to have been forged by the Minish as a gift to the kingdom of Hyrule. Sword of Sages: From "The Legend of Zelda". It ...

  8. Surtr - Wikipedia

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    The Giant with the Flaming Sword (1909) by John Charles Dollman. In Norse mythology, Surtr (Old Norse "black" [1] or more narrowly "swart", [2] Surtur in modern Icelandic), also sometimes written Surt in English, [3] is a jötunn; he is the greatest of the fire giants, who serves as the guardian of Muspelheim which is along with Niflheim, the only two realms to exist before the beginning of ...

  9. Hokushin Ittō-ryū - Wikipedia

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    Swordsmen of the Hokushin Ittō-ryū had a strong influence on the development of modern kendō in the late 19th century. Also many famous and politically influential people were masters of this swordsmanship school. Some of the most prominent figures are: Sakamoto Ryōma 坂本龍馬 (Famous revolutionary)