Swords

Swords have had histories like the heroes that wielded them...

Stories written .. myths that swirled around them.. and even ballads that sing of their greatness..

basically..

sword is a long-edged piece of metal, used as a cutting and/or thrusting weapon in many civilisations throughout the world. The word sword comes from the Old english word sweord ,wher swer is "To wound " or "To hurt".

A sword fundamentally consists of a Blade, a hilt, and a pommel, typically with one or two edges for striking and cutting, and a point for thrusting. The basic intent and physics of swordsmanship has remained fairly constant down the centuries, but the actual techniques varied among cultures and periods as a result of the differences in blade design and purpose. The names given to many swords in mythology, literature, and history reflect the high prestige of the weapon.

Indian Mythology :

The sword Chandrahas :

The moon sword... is the sword of the demon king Ravana..

Japanese Mythology:

The sword ko-kitsune-maru(little fox) was another powerful sword.

Some more important swords are...

Zulfiqar:

Sword of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad, Ali ibn Abu Talib and later Husayn ibn Ali in the Battle of Karbala.

Snake Sword :

Wielded by the great king Ashoka.

Tizona :

El Cid's personal sword which exists to this day in Spain as a national treasure.

The Mameluke sword of Prince Hamet Karamali.

POWERFUL SWORDS :

Arondight :

The Sword of Lancelot.... Protected lives and shed blood...

zanbatō (斬馬刀, literally "horse-slaying sword" or "horse-chopping saber") :

Is an especially large type of Japanese sword, the

historical use of which is disputed. The sword closely

resembles the nodachi or ōdachi, however it differs

from the nodachi by having a ricasso of approximately 12 to 18 inches. This lends more to the theory of the sword having a practical use in feudal Japan. The increased length of the blade, along with the extra grip, would give it dual use both as a sword and as a spear-type weapon used for attacking advancing cavalry. This style of zanbatō sword can be found for sale in rural tourist shops and stands in Kyoto and Nara prefectures of Japan. This sword may have been inspired by the Chinese zhan ma dao (see below), as both were said to have been used for killing the horse and rider in one swing.

It can be seen in almoste very jap animes nowadays....

ANY SWORD STORY IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT THE MOST FAMOUS OF THEM ALL...

THE EXCALIBUR :

The Sword In Stone.. THe sword Of KING ARTHUR.