The Most Famous Swords in the World
A sword is a bladed weapon with a long, sharp blade, usually made of metal, used for cutting, thrusting or stabbing. When we talk about these impressive weapons, we don't just consider it to be another piece of defense, we also remember that it is a fundamental element in every story of past conquest, of untold battles, of adventures and fantasies to tell.
What are the most famous swords?
Historical Swords:
- Tutankhamun's Sword: A gold and iron sword that was buried with the Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun. It is said to be one of the oldest swords in the world that is still preserved in its original state.
- Okhotsk Sword: An iron sword that was found on Okhotsk Island in Russia. It is said to be the oldest Viking sword in the world that is still preserved in its original state.
- Sword of El Cid Campeador: This sword is said to have been used by El Cid Campeador during the Reconquista. It is preserved in the Cathedral of Burgos, Spain.
- Napoleon's Sword: The sword that Napoleon Bonaparte used during the Battle of Waterloo. It is kept at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
- Simon Bolivar's Sword: The sword that Simon Bolivar used during the South American wars of independence. It is kept at the Quinta de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia.
Fictional Swords:
- Aragorn's Sword: The sword that Aragorn uses in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It is said to have been forged by the Elves and is the sword of the true king of Gondor.
- Luke Skywalker's Sword: The sword that Luke Skywalker uses in the original "Star Wars" trilogy. It is said to be the sword of a Jedi and has the power to defeat the Sith Empire.
- Harry Potter's Sword: The sword that Harry Potter uses in the "Harry Potter" series. It is said to be the sword of Gryffindor and has the power to defeat Lord Voldemort.
Legend:
- Excalibur: King Arthur's sword. Said to have been forged on the island of Avalon and only to be wielded by the true king of England.
- Joyosa: Charlemagne's sword. It is said to have been blessed by God and to have granted Charlemagne the power to defeat his enemies.
- Durandal: Roland's sword, one of Charlemagne's Twelve Peers. Said to have been so strong that it could cut through anything.
- Tizona and Colada: The swords of El Cid Campeador, a Spanish hero of the Reconquista. They are said to have been forged by the devil himself and to have granted El Cid the strength and courage to defeat his enemies.
- The Sword in the Stone: The sword that, according to legend, was judged to be the king of England. It is said that only the true king could pull the sword from the stone.
Other famous swords:
- The Katana: The traditional Japanese sword. Said to be one of the sharpest swords in the world.
- The lightsaber: A fictional weapon appearing in the "Star Wars" saga. It is said to be an energy weapon that can cut through anything.
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