Discover the 9 most mysterious swords in the world

According to legend and history, there are swords that are tinged with mysterious, creepy colors. Sometimes a power symbol for centuries, a national treasure but sometimes a cursed and deadly weapon.

1. The sword in the stone

While Arthur's legend is said to be a product of folklore and myth, there are some stories that suggest that the sword in stone is real. Accordingly, it was identified as the sword of the Tuscan knight named Saint Galgano . Galgano lived in the 12th century. This knight believed that he could cut the stone with his sharp sword easily like cutting butter so he did that strange thing. However, he could not pull the sword out of the rock.

2. Kusanagi sword

According to legend, the Kusanagi sword is found in the body of an 8-headed snake. It was killed by the storm god and the sea. Kusanagi is considered a royal symbol (Imperial Regalia) Japan and one of the symbols of the sun goddess. The Japanese royal family used it as a symbol of divine power and used to rule the people. This sword is said to be "dwelling" in the temple of Atsuta in Nagano prefecture, but its existence has not been announced to the public for centuries.

3. The mysterious sword Durandal

For hundreds of years, the mysterious sword Durandal was attached to the cliffs above the Notre Dame minster in Rocamadour, France. The monks said it was the sword of Roland. According to legend, Roland threw his sword into the cliff so it didn't fall into enemy hands. Since the 12th century, the Notre Dame small church has become a place in the sacred pilgrimage of believers. In 2011, authorities moved the sword from the cliff and preserved it, displaying it at the Cluny Museum, Paris .

4. The cursed sword Muramasas

According to legend, this is an ancient Japanese sword and is destructive. Therefore, the gods made a request, that someone who used the sword had to let it permeate human blood. If the Muramasas sword is not satisfied with 'blood thirst ' then that person will be killed or committed suicide. There are many stories about people using the Muramasas sword to be crazy or killed. Therefore, it is thought that it is a cursed weapon.

5. Honjo Masamune sword

According to Japanese legend, two swords Masamune and Muramasa had a rivalry. While Muramasa could cut everything it touches, the Masamune sword refused to "handle" anything unworthy, even air. Masamune is considered a valuable sword as a national treasure but it has never been found or seen 'in the flesh'.

6. Sword Joyeuse

Joyeuse is one of the legendary and famous swords in history. This is the legendary sword of King Charlemagne. It is said to be capable of changing colors 30 times / day and as bright as the sun. Emperor Charlemagne used Joyeuse to cut off the Saracen commander, the Corsuble. People also use the name of this sword to set for a town. After the death of Charlemagne, the legendary Joyeuse sword was often used during the coronation of French kings.

At the beginning of 1271, two swords called Joyeuse appeared in the coronation rituals of French kings. One of the two swords is believed to have been owned by Roman Holy See for centuries.

7. Saint Peter's sword

There have been many legends about St. Peter's sword used to cut the servants of the servants in the garden of Gethsemane. Joseph of Arimathea brought that sword and the Holy Grail to England. However, in 968, Bishop Jordan brought this sword to Poland. Since then, he stayed in Poland and was transferred to the Archdiocese Museum in Poznan.

8. Wallace sword

Legend has it that knight William Wallace used human skin as a sheath, sword hilt and belt for swords. Wallace used the dry skin of the Scottish commander in charge of Hugh de Cressingham treasury after defeating him in the battle of Stirling Bridge. This sword is on display at the Wallace National Monument . It has been corrected many times, not intact as originally.

9. The sword Zulfiqar

Zulfiqar is one of the most famous swords in the Muslim world. It is owned by Islamic leader Hazrat Ali - cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. Some ancient documents describe the Prophet Muhammad who handed Zulfiqar to Ali in the battle of Uhud for admiring Ali's power and power on the battlefield. This sword became a symbol in Muslim culture and was respected and admired by people.