Click here to buy this book! A small book packed with the lore and history of the sword. Profusely illustrated. A small book packed with the history and lore of the sword. Profusely illustrated, The Sword in Myth & Legend explores the origins of the sword, its history from the bronze and iron ages to the modern day. It also explores such legendary and mystical weapons of Excalibur and the Durendal, swords which belonged to King Arthur and the hero Roland, El Cid’s sword Tizona, Kusanagi from Japan and Mohammad’s sword Zulfiqar. It also examines a real sword in the stone still existing in Tuscany, that of St. Galgano. This is a book for everyone interested in folklore, the history of weapons and the common themes of legend. Gary R. Varner is a member of the American Folklore Society and the Foundation for Mythological Studies.

Reader Reviews for "The Sword and Dagger in Myth & Legend"

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay	3/12/2007
Congratulations on the release of your new book! Chrissy
Reviewed by Kris Walker (Reader)	3/7/2007
Greetings Mr. Varner, I just wanted to drop you a little note letting you know that I just purchased this and your latest book. I actually have all of your titles and I have enjoyed them a great deal. They are definitely part of my most treasured section of my personal library. Keep writing! .:) Namaste, Kris Walker

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