Most POWERFUL Weapons From Mythology!

Hi, it’s Katrina! No matter how tough or resilient mythological characters are, many of them wouldn’t get far if it weren’t for their trusty magical weapons. From hammers that can flatten mountains to invisible forces that can wipe out everything in existence, here are 11 fascinating weapons from mythology! Follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/katrinaexplained/ Subscribe For New Videos! http://goo.gl/UIzLeB Check out these videos you might like: Unbelievable Animals SAVING Other Animals! 🐯https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxehUWvMr38 LARGEST Animals Ever Discovered! 🐙https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Yj7F_tPYsU Wild Animals That SAVED Human Lives! 🐻https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mllqeVSsIl0 11. Excalibur Excalibur is the legendary sword of King Arthur. The power of this sword works when it is wielded in the best interests of the people and of justice, not the self-interest of the owner. In some stories Excalibur and the Sword in the Stone are one and the same. Early tradition by Geoffrey of Monmouth call the sword Caliburn, a magical sword made in Avalon. Arthur obtains the sword by pulling it out of the stone, therefore becoming the true ruler of Britain. 10. Xiuhcoatl Xiuhcoatl was an Aztec mythological serpent, regarded as the spirit of the Aztec fire deity called Xiuhtecuhtli. The name literally means “turquoise serpent” but means “fire serpent”. The Xiuhcoatl was often represented as an atlatl or a weapon wielded by Huitzilopochtli (Huit-zil-o-poch-tlee), the god of war, the Sun, and human sacrifice. An Atlatl is an ancient weapon that came before the bow and arrow in many parts of the world and are one of the first mechanical inventions. 9. Harpe The harpe was a type of sword in Greek and Roman mythology, with a flint or diamond blade and a sickle protrusion along the blade, near the tip. Sometimes, the harpe is depicted strictly as a sickle or scythe. It’s best-known as the sword that the titan Cronus, used to castrate and depose his father, Uranus. According to the story Uranus had cast his children with Gaia down into Tartarus, the deep abyss of torment and suffering. Gaia was furious and plotted his downfall. She went to each of her children to fight against their father, and all refused except Cronus. 8. Pasha The Pasha, which is translated as “lasso” or “noose,” is a supernatural weapon of Hindu origin. In Sanskrit, the term “pasha” means “knot” or “loop.” In a general sense, a pasha is used for hunting animals or binding an enemy’s arms and/or legs. Spiritually, the pasha symbolizes worldly attachments, as well as a god’s ability to harness and control evil and ignorance. 7. Sword Of Damocles The Sword of Damocles dates at least as far back as 45 BC, when the Roman philosopher Cicero popularized it in his book Tusculan Disputations. This version of the sword’s origins, which takes place in the fourth and fifth centuries BC, centers around the tyrannical king Dionysius II, who ruled over the Sicilian city of Syracuse. He was rich and very powerful, but very unhappy. He made so many enemies, he slept in a bed chamber surrounded by a moat and only trusted his daughters to shave him. 6. Astra An astra is the general term for various spiritual weapons of Hindu mythology. Each astra is presided over by a specific deity, called an Astradhari, and have occultic powers, which serve a particular purpose. A special incantation was used to invoke the use of an astra. There were special conditions surrounding astra use, and violating these terms was potentially fatal. Knowledge about the use of astras was, therefore, passed down strictly by word-of-mouth from gurus to students, and only after the pupil had proven the worthiness of their character. 5. Taming Sari “Taming Sari” translates to “flower shield” and is a famous kris, k-r-i-s (a type of dagger) of Malay folklore, which grants invulnerability to whomever possesses it. It’s wavy and asymmetrical, and was allegedly made with 21 different types of metal. The wooden parts of the sword, including the upper sampir and the lower batang, are covered in gold leaf. According to a literary work called the Sejarah Melayu, or “Malay Annals,” a Javanese blacksmith made the kris. A pendekar (warrior) of the Majapahit Empire named Taming Sari wielded the weapon, hence its given name. 4. Gae Bulg The Gae Bulg is a spear that belonged to the legendary character Cuchulainn during the Ulster Cycle, which was one of the four great cycles of Irish mythology. The term “Gae Bulg” has several translations, including “spear of mortal pain/death,” “barbed spear,” and “belly spear.” The weapon’s source differs depending on the version of the myth. In one legend, Aiofe, the mother of Cuchulainn’s only son, gifted him the Gae Bulg. However, according to another story, he acquired it from his martial arts teacher, a female warrior named Scáthach. #mythology #weapons #originsexplained #katrina