3 most powerful weapons from Mythology

1. The Vajra

The word vajra can be translated both as “thunder bolt” or “diamond.” It’s a word that encompasses the weapon’s two abilities: indestructibility, like a diamond, and overwhelming force, like lightning. The vajra is basically a handheld club, with a lotus on each end. The lotus curves out into a bell shape made of three, five, or nine prongs; however, the prongs can also be extended into points. This latter form is the form the vajra takes as a weapon. However, the vajra is often used as a ritualistic item in Vajrayana Buddhism, where it will be paired with a bell, called a ghanta. Depending on the number of prongs and whether or not they are extended or curved is symbolic, though five prongs are most common because they symbolize the five wisdoms. As a religious item, the vajra is a male symbol of action, whereas the ghanta is its female counterpart, symbolizing wisdom. As a weapon of antiquity, the vajra was wielded by Indra, a deity of both Hinduism and Buddhism. From its name, you probably already guessed it’s capable of shooting lightning bolts.

2. Joyeuse

Okay, so, technically, Joyeuse is not a mythical weapon. It’s very real. In fact, if you live in Paris, you can see the 13th century sword and its sheath on display. In its day, it belonged to Charlemagne, oftentimes referred to as “The Father of Europe.” The sword has become part of legend, much like Charlemagne himself, who was considered a saint in the 1100. In fact, the sword is preserved forever in the epic poem The Song of Roland, where it’s described as changing color thirty times a day. Legend has it the sword is made of the same magical material as Roland’s sword Durendal. So, while carrying the sword, Charlemagne could not be poisoned. Like Durendal, Joyeuse is said to contain Christian relics. For example, supposedly embedded in its hilt is the lance of Longinus, which pierced the side of Christ himself. The sword has then become imbued with godlike power and contributed heavily to Charlemagne’s success in battle.

1. Gram

we’re back to Norse mythology. Particularly as it is laid out in the Volsunga Saga, a 13th century epic poem concerning the Volsungs. The hero is a legendary man named Sigurd, who slays the dragon Fafnir. Like all great warriors, Sigurd wields magical, powerful weapon. And like all great weapons, it has a name: Gram. The sword is given first to Sigurd’s father by none other than Odin himself.The sword is broken, but mended for Sigurd to use in his slaying of the fearsome dragon, Fafnir, who guards a hoard of treasure.