holy sword
Blessed weapon, legendary
A holy sword is a weapon blessed, consecrated, or imbued with divine power, typically wielded against evil forces in religious texts, mythology, and fantasy.
The term appears in video games and role-playing contexts where such weapons deal extra damage to undead or demonic enemies: The paladin drew her holy sword to face the vampire lord.
Famous examples include Excalibur and various blades in religious legends.
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- crusadeZealous effort for change
- paladinHeroic knightly defender
- knightHonored mounted soldier
- knight errantRoaming medieval warrior-adventurer
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