Answer by ScottS for What is the first known work of fantasy to feature a...
A possible contender for the oldest is found in Russian folklore, where there is the Samosek Sword. The Encyclopedia of Russian & Slavic Myth and Legend (accessed 9/12/2018) mentions it under three...
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The Ruyi Jingu Bang the Ruyi Jingu Bang is featured in the 16th century Chinese novel Journey to the West. It is a staff wielded by one of the main characters, Sun Wukong, who protects and supports the...
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In Poul Anderson's "The Broken Sword" (1954), the titular weapon must draw blood before it is sheathed. If the wielder fails to do that, it will strike out of its own, killing somebody nearby (often...
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One example I can think of is "The Mis-Enchanted Sword", by Lawrence Watt-Evans. It has been a very long time since I read this book, so my memory is fuzzy, but as I recall the sword in the book...
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Similar to this question asking for magic sword examples, I was curious as to the first depiction of a sentient (independent feelings/thoughts) weapon? It doesn't need to necessarily be able to speak,...
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