Spear of Destiny

Pierced Christ's side

The Spear of Destiny is the lance said to have pierced Christ's side during the crucifixion.

Christian tradition holds that possessing it confers invincibility or supernatural power.

The relic—also called the Holy Lance—has multiple claimed versions in European churches.

The name appears frequently in fiction and video games as a legendary artifact: The villain sought the Spear of Destiny to rule the world.

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Christ · blood · blood of Christ · wound · power · sacred · Rome · Hitler · World War II · occult · legend · conquest · centurion · Golgotha · Vienna · invincible · crusade · supernatural

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christian relics - healing vs. wounding

Spear of DestinyHoly Grail

Legendary cup from scripture

True Cross · Shroud of Turin

mythic power objects - destruction vs. protection

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Legendary cup from scripture

Ark of the Covenant · Aegis · Tree of Life · Excalibur

weapons vs. protective/healing objects

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Legendary cup from scripture

Aegis · balm of Gilead · panacea · talisman · amulet

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