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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 ...
It is said to be so sharp that a dragonfly landing on the edge would be instantly cut in half. This is the origin of the name, which means "Dragonfly Cutter". Honjo Masamune – A legendary and real Japanese sword (with alleged mythical abilities), created by Japan's greatest swordsmith, Goro Nyudo Masamune. The Masamune sword is by far the ...
The inside curve of the weapon could be used to trap an opponent's arm, or to pull an opponent's shield out of the way. These weapons changed from bronze to iron in the New Kingdom period. [ 3 ] The earliest known depiction of a khopesh is from the Stele of the Vultures , depicting King Eannatum of Lagash wielding the weapon; this would date ...
The Egyptian Book of the dead : the Book of going forth by day : being the Papyrus of Ani (royal scribe of the divine offerings), written and illustrated circa 1250 B.C.E., by scribes and artists unknown, including the balance of chapters of the books of the dead known as the theban recension, compiled from ancient texts, dating back to the ...
1.1 Egyptian. 1.2 Igbo. 1.3 Yoruba. ... This is a list of deities associated with blacksmiths and craftspeople. ... legendary master blacksmith ...
The principal weapon of the Egyptian army was the bow and arrow; it was transformed into a formidable weapon with the introduction by the Hyksos of the composite bow. These bows, combined with the war chariot, enabled the Egyptian army to attack quickly and from a distance. [citation needed] A Pharaonic sword engraved with the name of Ramesses ...
Microlith – ancient Egyptian stone flakes; Menat – an amulet worn around the neck. Also a musical instrument, a metal rattle (see also: sistrum) Menhed – a scribe's pallet; Mummy – body after mummification; Naos – religious shrine; portable shrine for carrying a god; Ostracon – pottery sherd, limestone Sherd, used as writing material
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;