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Flying Dutchman
The Flying Dutchman is a legendary ghost ship that can never make port and is doomed to sail the oceans forever. The myth is likely to have originated from 17th-century nautical folklore.
Sightings in the 19th and 20th centuries reported the ship…
Sightings in the 19th and 20th centuries reported the ship…
Carnwennan, the dagger of King Arthur
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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Excalibur
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…
It was one of King Arthur's most valuable…
Hrunting
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…
Nægling
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…
Clarent
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…
Tragically, Clarent was stolen…
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