Swords are not merely weapons. They symbolize power over the centuries either in the form of battle, rewards or trade. An extensive variety of
swords have been exhumed bringing along tremendous folktales. Here we have top five swords from the medieval world. Undeniably, they have a tremendous association with popular legends.
1 Nanatsusaya no Tachi: Seven-Branched Sword
You will find this mystical traditional sword of Japan in the foothills of Tenri in the Nara region. The monument is culturally vital for many national treasures such as Nanatsusaya no Tachi. An engraving on the blade depicts that the sword was handed over by the King of Baekje. The sword features a very delicate nature that shows it doesn't serve as a weapon.
2 Goujian
Weapon of the popular Emperor Goujian of Yue, this is an ancient Chinese Sword. The sword is more than 2,000 years old still it doesn’t have a single trace of corrosion. The craftsmanship offers detailed work regarded as a state treasure. A legendary sword of all-time!
3 Viking Sword
Over many years,
Viking swords have been found all across Europe that dates back to 800-1000 AD. With super-quality metal, crucible steel features a significant percentage of carbon. The Ulfberht has steel construction with high carbon content. This is approximately three times higher in comparison to other metals of the time. According to many historic researchers, there was no technology during the Industrial Revolution. Though research shows that there was a Volga Trade Route between the Middle East and Viking settlements. This was the time when Viking Ulfberhts swords first appeared.
4 Durandal
The Legendary Sword of Roland, Durandal is a popular iron sword exists in a rock in Rocamadour. The sword has been a notable figure in medieval European stories. Roland is the nephew of the popular Holy Roman Emperor, Charlemagne. He was the greatest of the Twelve Peers and among the top warriors of the emperor’s court. He even tried to destroy the sword so it doesn't fall into the hands of opponents. In one of the folktales, Roland threw Durandal in the air. Surprisingly, it landed mystically obstructed in the rock in Rocamadour.
5 Chinese Votive Sword
In the year 2014, there was a bizarre discovery along a small stream in Georgia, USA and that’s a unique Chinese votive sword. There are symbols into the sword including a dragon head and grotesque face mask of the Taotie. These occasional artifacts further add logic to the theory that Chinese traveled to North America before Christopher Columbus reached its shorelines.
