Hina: A cursed katana in Love Hina. It contains the spirit of a mortal enemy of the Shinmei-ryu swordsmen. More horrifically, it could possess any living being, including animals. Futsunomitama-no-Tsurugi: (布都御魂剣) The totsuka-no-tsurugi (sword of the length of ten fists) used by Shinto thunder god Takemikazuchi during the quelling of the middle country. This legendary Japanese sword was later gifted to Emperor Jimmu. Qing Ming Jian: (青冥剑) The Green Destiny. The precious sword at the heart of the award-winning film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Chi Xiao: (赤霄) The sword of Liu Bang, founder of China’s Han Dynasty. It is culturally considered as a representation of imperial sovereignty. Claíomh Solais: In Celtic legends, the magical sword of light wielded by Nuada Airgeadlámh the Silver Arm. In recent times, “Claiomh Solais” is often the name of end-game, powerful mythological swords in video games.Benjamin Thorpe translation: Geri and Freki the war-wont sates, the triumphant sire of hosts; but on wine only the famed in arms, Odin, ever lives. [6]

The Sword of Truth: A rather terrifying albeit unique sword in Terry Goodkind’s eponymous series. It can turn on its wielder if it had been used to kill someone who didn't deserve to die. Brotherhood: The signature sword of Tidus in various Final Fantasy games. Other than its hooked tip, it’s famous for its beautiful, water-like blade. Cánmǔ — Silkworm Mother, also called 蠶姑 Cángū — Silkworm Maiden, who is identified as Léizǔ ( 嫘祖), the wife of the Yellow Emperor: the invention of sericulture is attributed primarily to herGram: The sword used by Sigurd to slay the dragon Fafnir in the Volsunga Saga. Probably the most powerful sword in Norse mythology. Quel'Delar: A prismatic blade with a long quest chain in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. Completing the quest rewards an achievement. Doujikiri Yasutsna: (童子切安綱) The superior blade used by Japanese folkloric hero Minamoto no Yorimitsu to slay the awful ogre Shutendouji. Nowadays, a staple in many Japanese fantasy stories and games. Ringil: The sword of Fingolfin, High King of the Ñoldor in The Silmarillion. It glittered like ice and bit with chilling cold.

Sword with the Red Hilt: In Arthurian legends, originally wielded by Sir Balin before sealed in the float stone by Merlin. Eventually used by Lancelot to fatally wound Gawain. 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. [...]".

Brightroar: The ancestral Valyrian steel greatsword of House Lannister in Game of Thrones. Lost after Tommen II Lannister went missing during an expedition. Oharae no Magagami Shizumaru: (大祓禍神閑丸) Hisame Shizumaru’s sword in Samurai Showdown III. The name, rather arrogantly, means Shizumaru’s Purge. Guānyīn — "She who Hears the Cries of the World", a Chinese goddess of mercy modeled after the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara Tvetene Malme, Erik (2014). 平安神: Mao Zedong as a Deity (PDF). DUO Research Archive. University of Oslo. pp.14–20, 23, 26–28, 33, 36.

Zaiyun Jian: (载云剑) The “cloud cutter.” A mighty sword mentioned in several novels by Wuxia writer Liang Yusheng. It was said to be superior to the better-known Youlong Jian. Buster Sword: The awesome and huge sword of Cloud Strife in the Final Fantasy game series. A signature of the beloved series. The Wallace Sword: An artifact displayed in the Wallace Monument said to be the sword of Scottish freedom fighter William Wallace. There is much debate over this claim.

Wéndi — Culture Deity, or 文昌帝 Wénchāngdì — Deity who Makes Culture Thrive, or 文昌王 Wénchāngwáng — King who Makes Culture Thrive: in southern provinces, this deity takes the identity of various historical persons, while in the north, he is more frequently identified as being the same as Confucius ( Kǒngfūzǐ 孔夫子) Qixing Niangniang ("Lady of the Seven Stars") is a goddess that represents the seven visible stars of the Big Dipper or Great Chariot. Jones, Stephen (2013). In Search of the Folk Daoists of North China. Ashgate Publishing. ISBN 978-1409481300. Void Sword: In Konami’s Lords of Shadow II, the Void Sword was Dracula’s secondary armament. It absorbs life with every strike.