a b c d e About the use of the title "duke": the term is from Latin dux, and describes a phenomenon or person who "conducts", "leads", the divine inspiration. Glamdring: The companion blade of Orcist in the Tolkien universe. Like its partner, it glows blue when in the presence of orcs. Most famously wielded by Gandalf. Sword of Essen: Also known as the Sword of Saints Cosmas and Damian. Believed to be a gift from Holy Roman Emperor Otto III to Essen to commemorate the martyrdom of Saints Cosmas and Damian. Currently conserved at Essen Abbey. Sikanda : In The Neverending Story, Sikanda was the magical and partly sentient sword given to Bastion by Grograman. It could only be used when it willingly departs its own sheath. Otherwise, great misfortune ensues. Buster Sword: The awesome and huge sword of Cloud Strife in the Final Fantasy game series. A signature of the beloved series.

This list of famous and powerful swords is in no way exhaustive. For example, if every sword from Touken Rabu is included, this list would run into a five digit word count. Milburn, Olivia (2016). The Spring and Autumn Annals of Master Yan. Sinica Leidensia. Brill. ISBN 978-90-04-30966-1. p. 343, note 17. The "Nine Skies" ( 九天 Jiǔtiān) are the nine stars (seven stars with the addition of two invisibile ones, according to the Chinese tradition) of the Big Dipper or Great Chariot. Thus, Bixia and her nine attendants or manifestations are at the same time a metaphorical representation of living matter or earth, and of the source of all being which is more abstractly represented by major axial gods of Chinese religion such as Doumu.

Heartsbane: The ancestral Valyrian steel greatsword of House Tarly in Game of Thrones. Its distinctive feature was its bow-shaped hilt. a b c d Lee, Keekok (2008). Warp and Weft, Chinese Language and Culture. Strategic Book Publishing. ISBN 978-1606932476. pp. 156-157 Seiryu: (青龍) Kazama Sogetsu’s ninjatō in SNK’s Samurai Showdown series. The name means green dragon i.e. the mystic dragon guardian of the east in Far Eastern mythology.

Fireseal: (封炎剣) Sol Badguy’s signature weapon in Guilty Gear. Contrary to its name, the sword is capable of amplifying Sol’s fire powers. Balisarda: The enchanted sword of Rogero in the Orlando Innamorato epics. It could easily split enchanted objects.

a b Jian-guang, Wang (December 2019). "Water Philosophy in Ancient Society of China: Connotation, Representation, and Influence" (PDF). Philosophy Study. 9 (12): 752. Xiwangmu ( 西王母 "Queen Mother of the West"), [ii] identified with the Kunlun Mountain, shamanic inspiration, death, and immortality. [50] [51] She is the dark, chthonic goddess, pure yin, at the same time terrifying and benign, both creation and destruction, associated with the tiger and weaving. [52] Her male counterpart is Dongwanggong ( 東王公 "King Duke of the East"; [iii] also called Mugong, 木公 "Duke of the Woods"), [53] who represents the yang principle. [52] Martin-Dubost, Paul (1997). Gaņeśa: The Enchanter of the Three Worlds. Mumbai: Project for Indian Cultural Studies. ISBN 8190018434. p. 311. Little & Eichman (2000), p.250. It describes a Ming dynasty painting representing (among other figures) the Wudi: "In the foreground are the gods of the Five Directions, dressed as emperors of high antiquity, holding tablets of rank in front of them. [...] These gods are significant because they reflect the cosmic structure of the world, in which yin, yang and the Five Phases (Elements) are in balance. They predate religious Taoism, and may have originated as chthonic gods of the Neolithic period. Governing all directions (east, south, west, north and center), they correspond not only to the Five Elements, but to the seasons, the Five Sacred Peaks, the Five Planets, and zodiac symbols as well. [...]". Cruaidín Catutchenn: The mythical sword of Irish hero Cú Chulainn. You don’t want to see the Hound brandishing this when he’s in a foul mood.