Honjo Masamune, Most famous sword in Japanese Legend
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At one time a physical artifact, but lost after world war II when it was apparently taken as a war prize, only increasing its mystery.
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Top 10 Legendary Swords/Weapons in Folklore and Mythology
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Excalibur, Sword of King Arthur
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Vorpal Sword, Lewis Carol's Mythos
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And through and through! The vorpal sword, went snickersnack!
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Zulfiqar, Muslim Legends
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The notched 'Master Cutter' was said to be forged from a meteorite, a gift from Muhammad to the hero Ali.
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Fragarach - Irish
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Wielded by the gods, the hero Manannan Mac Lir wielded it. No man could lie in its presence, giving it the name 'Answerer." It could also open any wall or shield, and none could recover from its piercing wounds.
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Gram, Sword of Sigurd
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Ulfberht, Real life Viking swords of unknown origin
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Joyeuse, Sword of Charlemagne
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Forged so perfectly that the metal scintillated in the light, appearing to be a different color from every angle
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Tizona, Sword of El Cid
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It is said Tizona's heft was so recognizable that to see it lifted in a battlefield would cause the opposing army to surrender.
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Clarent, Ceremonial Sword of King Arthur
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"The Sword of Peace," which was stolen and used to slay King Arthur.