Discover the 9 Most Famous Legendary Swords in World History

Not simply a combat weapon, swords are also a symbol of the power and power of their owners. Here are the 10 most famous legendary swords in the world, including swords that are mysterious and creepy.

1. Sword in stone

At a Montesiepi chapel in Tuscani, Italy displays a 12th-century sword stuck in stone. According to legend, the sword belonged to San Galgamo, a wealthy knight and aristocrat, after meeting the Archangel Michael converted to Christianity.

It is said that while walking on Montesiepi hill, San Galgamo heard a voice saying to him to give up all worldly desires. San Galgano answered that it was as difficult as cutting a stone with a sword, then he drew his sword and stabbed a rock. Strangely, the sword pierced the stone gently like a hot knife through the butter and stuck there until now.

2. Kusanagi sword - one of the Three Sacred Treasures (three divine treasures) of Japan.

According to Japanese legend, the Kusanagi sword is found in the body of an 8-headed snake killed by a storm god and the sea. Kusanagi is considered a symbol of royal divine power (Imperial Regalia) Japan.

Currently, the place where the sword is kept is still a mystery, it is said that it is "staying" in the temple of Atsuta in Nagano Prefecture.

3. The mysterious sword Durandal

This mysterious Durandal sword is inserted into the cliff above the Notre Dame cathedral in Rocamadour, France for hundreds of years.

The monks at the church said the sword was the sword of knight Roland, a famous figure in medieval Europe. According to legend, Roland wanted to destroy the sword Durandal so that it would not fall into the enemy's hands but could not. He threw it into the sky and the sword stuck into a ledge.

The authorities moved the sword from the cliff, preserved and displayed it at the Cluny Museum, Paris since 2011.

4. The cursed sword Muramasas

Muramasas is an ancient Japanese sword and has tremendous destructive power that anyone wants to own.

The Muramasa sword has a length of 70.9 cm, 2.4 cm wide, a fairly short handle (14.5 cm) and is currently kept at the National Museum in Tokyo. After nearly seven centuries, the sword is still intact and is one of Japan's most beautiful and sharp swords.

It is believed that if anyone uses the sword, he must give him 'drink' of human blood if not the owner will go mad or be killed. So they believed that the sword Muramasas was a cursed weapon.

5. Honjo Masamune sword

The sword Honjo Masamune was recognized as Japan's national treasure in 1939.

According to Japanese legend, the two swords Muramasa and Masamune had a talent against each other. While Muramasa 'bloodthirsty' could cut everything it touches, Masamune's sword was very 'benevolent', it wouldn't kill if it wasn't necessary.

Currently, the mark of Honjo Masamune is still a mystery, it has never been found or seen 'in the flesh'.

6. Sword Joyeuse

Joyeuse is one of the legendary and famous swords in history that belonged to the Roman emperor Charlemagne.

The sword Joyeuse is said to be as bright as the sun and can change colors 30 times a day. Emperor Charlemagne used Joyeuse sword to behead Corsuble, the talented Saracen commander. The name of this sword is also used for a town.

After the death of Charlemagne, the legendary Joyeuse sword was often used during the coronation of French kings.

7. Wallace sword

This sword is 168cm long, weighs 2.7kg, the blade is 132cm long and is currently on display at the Wallace National Monument. The sword belonged to William Wallace, a Scottish knight and hero. It was with him through many battles.

Legend has it that William Wallace used human skin as a sheath, sword hilt and belt for the sword.

8. Sword Zulfiqar

Zulfiqar is the sword of the Muslim leader Hazrat Ali - cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad. This is also one of the most famous swords, respected and admired in the Muslim world. In some ancient documents, Prophet Muhammad, admiring Ali's power and power on the battlefield, gave Zulfiqar to Ali in the battle of Uhud.

9. The sword Napoleon Bonaparte

This is the sword of the legendary general Napoleon Bonaparte often carries when fighting. He gave it to his brother as a wedding gift in the early 1800s. After that, the sword became a treasure passed down from generation to generation by the Bonaparte family. In 1978, the French government recognized the sword as a national treasure.