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	Spear of Destiny - Monstropedia - the largest encyclopedia about monsters
		According to Christian texts, the Spear of Destiny (also known as the Holy Lance, Holy Spear, Lance of Longinus, or Spear of Longinus) is the spear that is reported in the Gospel of John (19:31-37) as having pierced the side of Jesus during his crucifixion.
		Their retelling of the Spear myth stretches from its purported creation in 3061 B.C. by Tubal-Cain, seventh generation grandson of Adam (the Spear was forged from a meteorite at the same time that he made the sword Excalibur), to Admiral Byrd’s battle (Operation Highjump) in the Antarctic against Nazis in their underground fortress in Neuschwabenland.
		The Legend Of The Wanderings Of The Spear Of Longinus.
	www.monstropedia.org /index.php?title=Spear_of_Destiny (2316 words)

	Spear of Destiny Encyclopedia Article @ Mysteries.tv (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		According to Christian texts, the Spear of Destiny (also known as the Holy Lance, Holy Spear, Lance of Longinus, or Spear of Longinus) is the spear that is reported in the Gospel of John (19:31-37) as having pierced the side of Jesus during his crucifixion.
		The holy spear that was used by the Holy Roman Emperors (cited from Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor on, the one most often referred to) as a part of their imperial insignia found its way to Vienna, Austria, where it is kept in the Imperial Treasury of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
		Their retelling of the Spear myth stretches from its purported creation in 3061 B.C. by Tubal-Cain, seventh generation grandson of Adam (the Spear was forged from a meteorite at the same time that he made the sword Excalibur), to Admiral Byrd’s battle (Operation Highjump) in the Antarctic against Nazis in their underground fortress in Neuschwabenland.
	www.mysteries.tv /encyclopedia/Spear_of_Destiny (2667 words)

	Spear of Lugh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Spear Luin was originally forged by the god Lugh for use against Balor of the Evil Eye.
		In other versions, the spear was brought by Lugh from the city of Finias, one of the four otherworldly cities in the 'Northern Islands' from which the Tuatha Dé Danann came to Ireland.
		A different spear of Lugh, the spear of Assal, was brought back to Lugh by the sons of Tuireann in atonement for their killing of Cian.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spear_Luin (287 words)

	Spear of Light - ErrantryWiki
		The Spear of Light was forged to be a primary vessel of one of the Cardinal Virtues, and as such should itself be considered at the very least sentient.
		The Spear became the vessel both of the element of Fire and the caritas Virtue, and was directly responsible for the defeat of Balor: the other three Treasures served only to hold off Ireland's destruction until the Spear, in the hands of Lugh, could act.
		The spear was used by Ronan in the Second Battle of Moytura: there it proved itself a terrible and effective weapon which would roar across the battlefield in a frightening blast of fire at the sight of its enemy, and return when called to the hand that had released it.
	www.youngwizards.com /ErrantryWiki/index.php/Spear_of_Light (496 words)

	Ask Us A Question (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		A spear is an ancient weapon used for hunting and war, consisting of a shaft, usually of wood, with a sharpened head.
		Spears were arguably one of the most common personal weapons from the late Bronze Age until the advent of firearms.
		Sir James George Frazer in The Golden Bough noted the phallic nature of the spear and suggested the spear as a lance in the Arthurian Legends, paired with the Grail (as a symbol of female fertility), functioned symbolically as a symbol of male fertility.
	www.palmdesertcaus.com /details/Spears (830 words)

	The Spear of Destiny
		The holy spear that was used by the Holy Roman Emperors (cited from Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor on, the one most often referred to) as a part of their imperial insignia found its way to Vienna, Austria, where they are kept in a
		Ravenscroft maintained that the spear came into the possession of the United States of America on April 30, 1945; specifically, under the control of the 3rd Army led by General George Patton.
		Tubal-Cain, seventh generation grandson of Adam (the Spear was forged from a meteorite at the same time that he made the sword Excalibur), to Admiral Byrd’s battle (Operation Highjump) in the Antarctic against Nazis in their underground fortress in
	www.detecting.org.uk /html/Spear_Of_Destiny_Nazi_Treasure.html (2378 words)

	Pole Spear
		The spear is far and away the most common type of pole weapon, and may be seen as the ancestor of such weapons as the lance, the halberd, the naginata and the pike.
		Born to Lynne and Jamie Spears in McComb, Mississippi and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears first came to fame as a member of the Disney Channel's ''New Mickey Mouse Club'' in the 1993 and 1994 seasons.
		Burning Spear is one of the strongest proponents of Marcus Mosiah Garvey's self-determination and self-reliance for all African descendants, thus leading to several album releases in commoration of the African activist.
	www.breadlike.com /pages7/66/pole-spear.html (1691 words)

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		It should be noted that there is a historical figure named Gaius Cassius Longinus, one of the conspirators responsible for the death of Gaius Julius Caesar (died March 15, 44 BC).
		Though a number of historians cast doubt on Hitler's obsession with the Spear as it was reported by Trevor Ravenscroft et al, recent work by researcher and author Alec MacLellan has unearthed material from Ravenscroft's original source that seems to validate some of the stranger assertions.
		The Legend Of The Wanderings Of The Spear Of Longinus.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Spear_of_Destiny (2323 words)

	Informat.io on Spear Of Destiny Game (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Baron von Hugel took advantage of the confusion over who was the legal owner of the Reichkleinodie and sold the entire collection, including the Spear, to the Habsburgs.
		He found it to be a hostile and evil spirit, which he variously referred to as the Antichrist and the Spirit of the Age.
		The Japanese Anime series and movies of Evangellion makes mention of and gives the name "Lance of Longinus" to a fork-like weapon that was imbeded in the Angel figure of what was believed to be Adam from the Second Impact.
	www.informat.io /?title=spear-of-destiny-game (2566 words)

	Ghosts - Supernatural Message Boards > The Spear of Jesus
		Supposedly this spear was used to stab and kill Jesus on the cross.
		For those who aren't familiar with the story, the Spear of Destiny (also known as the Holy Lance, Holy Spear, Lance of Longinus, or Spear of Longinus) is claimed to be the spear that pierced the side of Jesus when he was on the cross (John 19:31-37).
		The spear which was believed to be the True Spear had a history which could be traced at least as far back as Constantine the Great, the Roman Emperor who had legalized Christianity.
	www.ghostvillage.com /ghostcommunity/lofiversion/index.php?t14147.html (2205 words)

	Fantasy Fiction Blog
		Spears and swords are not as prestigous as hammers and axes, but they are very practical when battling in confined spaces such as tunnels.
		His spear that never missed makes things too easy for good fiction, but his sword has a cool name: Mac an Luin or Son of the Waves.
		Warriors tend to fight with long spear, shield and spear, shield and sword, shield and axe, or 2 weapons (such as shortsword and short axe, spear and shortsword, or longsword and shortsword).
	www.fantasy-fiction-blog.com (2253 words)

	Tag » Spear (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		many prototypes and analogues of the spear in other legends, it can be compared to the ancient Irish weapon, the Spear Luin, and is similar to the Bleeding...
		SPEAR: The Society for the Promotion of Education and Research.
		SPEAR supports flexible selection and immediate manipulation of analysis data,...
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	Facts & Figures: Enchanted Objects
		The Gáe Assail or "Lightning Spear" was another treasure of the the Tuatha De Danann, from the city of Gorias.
		The spear was used by Lugh in the Second Battle of Mag Tuired (Moytura), against the Fomorians.
		The magical spear actually belong to Fiacha, but he did not know who to use the power of the spear.
	www.timelessmyths.com /celtic/objects.html (782 words)

	TGS: Pendragon -- The Tain
		The spear's response was even less verbal than usual -- an almost palpable image of a blaze of light and warmth, a blazing fierce and gentle at the same time.
		The image Luin had given him, the fierce and gentle blaze -- it was the essence of the soul behind the face now clear in his memory.
		Luin was light in his hands as Rory made his way through the tangled woods, stepping nimbly over creepers and brittle thatches of sticks.
	dreams.wox.org /~guandalug/TGS/pend/18.html (13655 words)

	DeDanaan » Early Peoples of Ancient Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Evidently it was this spear that won Lugh Lamhfadha the titles “Far Shooter” and “Long-handed” for, when drawn in battle, it seemingly had a life of its own.
		It is said that when it felt the blood of an enemy it twisted and writhed in the hands of whoever held it, and if blood was not spilt a cauldron of venom was the only way to quench it before it turned on its holder.
		Blood dripped from this spear at all times, and when not in use it was kept in The Dagda’s Cauldron.
	dedanaan.com /untilled-fields-of-irish-history/early-peoples-of-ancient-ireland/2 (1444 words)

	list_of_mythical_objects (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Gae Bolg, the spear of Cuchulainn, given to him by Aife, the sister of Scathach, and made from the bone of a sea-monster (Celtic mythology).
		The Spear Luin (also Spear of Fire or Spear of Destiny), forged by the Smith of Falias for Lugh to use in his fight against Balor (Celtic mythology)
		Spears of the Valkyrie "Various" The weapons of the infamous Valkyries, these weapons are described as having flaming barbs.
	www.myhomeloansrate.com /wiki/?title=List_of_mythical_objects (2089 words)

	DaeLuin :: View topic - Visiting his old Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Keeping Dae Luin safe was a tougher job than it used to be.
		I'll train you to master the Bow and Spear, how to field with a Shield and on a Steed, how to live in the Forest efficiently, I'll teach you maps, seamanship, how to command and direct, and how to fight on different terrains.
		He simply lived in the Forest, the rest of the time he protected it, and Dae Luin, and saw to the matters of his army.
	www.daeluin.net /viewtopic.php?t=19894 (5178 words)

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		I suppose the Valkyrie are far more mythical than their spears, but it just sounds cool to say Spear of the Valkyrie.
		Spear Luin, spear of Lugh, must be kept in water because it's so hot (Dagda's Caldron was used for this) and constantly dripped blood.
		Spear of Assal, another Spear of Lugh, when thrown if "ibur" was utter it would hit, and "athibar" returns it to thrower.
	www.rpgconsortium.com /forums/discussions.cfm?forumid=67&topicid=294569 (1246 words)

	Background on King Arthur's weapons
		And the spear Luin of Celtchar mac Uthercair, which was found in the battle of Mag Tured, this is in the hand of Dubtach Chafertounge of Ulster.
		In this it was like that owned by the Persian king Pisear in the tale called 'The Fate of the Children of Tuirenn.' Here Lug (a sun god) demands the spear as a part of the compensation for the killing of his son, Cian, by Brian, Iucharba and Iuchar sons of Tuirenn.
		An excellent poisoned spear, of which Pisear king of Persia is possessed: Aredbair it is called; and every choicest deed is performed with it; and its blade is always in a cauldron of water, lest it melt down by its fiery heat the city in which it is kept;
	www.geocities.com /dagonet_uk/weapdata.htm (6167 words)

	Spear of Destiny (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		There are many prototypes and analogues of the spear in other legends, it can be compared to the ancient Irish weapon, the Spear Luin, and is similar to the Grail legend's "Bleeding Lance", which was eventually claimed to ''be'' the Spear of Destiny.re it remained in the Sainte Chapelle until the 18th century.
		The icon was briefly moved to the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris during the French Revolution, but it subsequently disappeared.
		The holy spear that was used by the Holy Roman Emperors (cited from Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor on, the one most often referred to) as a part of their imperial insignia found its way to Vienna, Austria, where it is kept in the Imperial Treasury of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, ViennaKunsthistorisches Museum.
	www.artistopia.com /spear-of-destiny (951 words)

	The Death of Celtchar mac Uthecair
		And Celtchar planted a spear through him so that it stuck in the wattle of the wall behind him, so that a drop of blood fell from the point of the spear on the board.
		Spears or swords hurt him not, but sprang from him as from horn.
		And they went on their bellies, and the spears were thrust into his soles with sledge-hammers, and right through his marrow, so that he died by them.
	www.ancienttexts.org /library/celtic/ctexts/celtchar.html (1134 words)

	Ask Us A Question (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Because the particular character of Dagda is a figure of burlesque lampoonery in Irish mythology, some authors conclude that he was trusted to be benevolent enough (or ineffectual) to tolerate a joke at his expense.
		Irish tales depict the Dagda as a figure of power, armed with a spear and associated with a cauldron.
		In Dorset there is a famous outline of an ithyphallic giant known as the Cerne Abbas Giant with a club cut into the chalky soil.
	www.daviscaus.com /info/Celtic_Mythology (2122 words)

	TheDemon's Jumble Book of Shadows
		The Spear of Destiny, sometimes known as the Holy Lance, Lance of
		Longinus, or Spear of Longinus, is claimed to be the spear that pierced
		weapon, the Spear Luin, and is similar to the Bleeding Lance of Grail
	www.thedemonsjumble.com /BoS/000-books-luck-be-a-lady-info-spear-of-destiny.htm (161 words)

	Rhovanion Alliance Mod \| Ithilien \| Units
		While stationed in Ithilien, they established numerous refuges such as Henneth Annun to aid them in their skirmishes.
		Armed with bow, spear and sword, the Rangers are masters of stealth and woodcraft, moving undetected through the woods of Ithilien, using the cover of the trees to their advantage, making limited signs of approach.
		They used the language of Sindarin and knew the speech of beasts and birds, often mimicking bird-calls as signals or commands when laying ambushes.
	www.rhovanionalliance.net /factionpages/ithilien_u.php (188 words)

	Official Website of Bestselling Author Karen Marie Moning
		The Light Hallows are the stone, the spear, the sword and the cauldron.
		Spear of Luisne : (Spear of Lish-na) (a.k.a.
		Spear of Luin [Loo-in], Spear of Longinus, Spear of Destiny, the Flaming Spear) the sword used to pierce Jesus Christ's side at his crucifixion.
	www.karenmoning.com /faqs/glossary.html (1106 words)

	Which of these do you think would make the best...
		But what's important is that people thought the spear Longinus used to pierce Jesus' side had mythical powers due to its rather direct connection with God, and that consensus gave the thing which beared the name the Spear of Longinus its abilities.
		I always thought the Spear of Destiny was just associated with holiness because of what the act symbolized and because the blood and water healed Longinus's bad eyesight.
		The only reason the spear became so famous was when the Catholic Church imposed the image of it over the Irish Spear of Luin.
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	IGN Boards - Has anyone actually cared to rebuild luin?
		yes they did build luin, but why, is the question.
		Yargh, this old salt is goin' down ter Luin me hearties.
		I personally build it just because I always find myself with extra cash and I just happen to be going by Luin at the very moment I breech 1,000,000 Gald.
	boards.ign.com /post.asp?brd=7713&topic=112820915 (1016 words)

	Awakening of Ulster
		And he put in the chariot his two rusty, blunt spears, and his people gave him a store of stones and bits of rocks in a heap about him; and that is the way he went out against the army, and no armour on him at all.
		Then be made an attack on the men of Ireland, and when his spears were all broken in pieces, he began hitting and throwing with the stones he had.
		And the spear in his hand is the great spear, the Luin, that was brought back from the East by the three sons of Tuireann."
	www.celtic-twilight.com /ireland/gregory/cuchulain/awakening_ulster.htm (4342 words)

	The Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel by Matthew Hartley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		They are in one unit of ten bases of skirmishers are with hand weapons (spears and swords) and carrying shields.
		He wields a gold-hilted sword, long spear and red shield studded with rivets of white gold.
		They and their swords and spears are all blood-red.
	www.sfsfw.org /a/30/derga.php (2028 words)

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