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Gjallar (meaning "ringing horn") is the horn carried by Heimdall, the watchman of the gods and guard of Bifrost. When he blows it, the horn can be heard in all the nine worlds. With a softer tone Gjallar announced the arrival of the gods, but…

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Brisingamen is a beautiful golden necklace belonging to the goddess Freyja.

Freyja one day noticed the necklace being forged by a group of four dwarfs, the Brisings, Alfrigg, Berling, Dvalin, and Grerr. She was instantly enamored, and felt…

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This massive cauldron was procured by Thor for the gods of Asgard who were looking for an eternal source of mead. The gods, intending to throw a feast, decided that Ægir, god of the sea, would host it for them. Ægir, unhappy with the tone of their…

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Clarent was a sword owned by King Arthur. It was a ceremonial sword and a sword of peace which Arthur inherited from his father Uther Pendragon. King Arthur used this sword in rituals such as crowning and knighting.

Tragically, Clarent was stolen…

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This sword is the sword of Hrethel, which Hygelac gave to Beowulf. Nægling is a bright, strong, and might sword with a venerable history as a precious, ancient heirloom. However, the sword does not survive Beowulf's final encounter with the dragon in…

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This magical sword was lent to Beowulf by Unferth in order that it might help him defeat Grendel's mother. The weapon possessed great power and had never before failed anyone who used it. However, the sword proved ineffective against the demon. As…

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This Harpe sword was the weapon used by the titan Cronus to castrate his father, Uranus.
Cronus’ Harpe has an Adamantine (Diamond) blade, and was provided to a then-unborn Cronus by his mother, Gaia. Gaia, who was being prevented from giving birth…

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Excalibur or Caliburn is the legendary sword of King Arthur, given to him by the Lady of the Lake. It is attributed with magical powers and associated with the rightful sovereignty of Great Britain.

It was one of King Arthur's most valuable…

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Carnwennan, or Carnwenhau, meaning "white hilt" was the dagger belonging to the great King Arthur. It is attributed with the magical power to shroud its user in shadow. This dagger, it is said, was one of three sacred weapons given to King Arthur by…
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