Sword
The sword symbolizes power, protection,
authority, strength, and courage; metaphysically, it represents discrimination
and the penetrating power of the intellect. The sword is phallic, with the sheath
being yonic. It is a symbol of knighthood and chivalry. The flaming sword of the
Christian ethos seperates man from Eden. Many swords have magical properties and
are given to heroes for the advancement of justice; Excalibur was given to Arthur
by the lady of the lake, The Greek gods gave Perseus a sword that could cleave
stone to defeat Medusa.
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