Not only have swords played an integral role in warfare, defense, and the military for thousands of years, but they have also played a very important role in many popular movies and books as well as mythology.

Throughout history, important battles and wars have spawned myths about the swords used. Attila the Hun claimed that his sword was once the sword of Mars, the God of War in Roman mythology. Many know the name of King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur. Joyeause was the Sword of Charlemagne, and Lobera was the sword of the King Saint Ferdinand III of Castile. Philippan was the name of the sword given to Marc Antony by Cleopatra; he lost the sword when he was defeated by Octavian.

Swords have also played an important part in literature over the years. In the Old English epic poem “Beowulf,” Hrunting is the name of the sword lent to Beowulf. In Beowulf’s older years, he used the sword Naegling to fight the dragon. Swords still appear in modern fiction, though in a wide variety of forms. Who could forget the lightsaber concept, made popular in the Star Wars films? This concept has inspired similar laser-type swords in the world of science fiction. The Zanbatou is an unrealistically large sword found in Japanese anime and other media. The Vorpal, a sword from the poem “Jabberwocky,” has found its way into many modern works of fiction as a magical sword.

Today, several popular movie and book series incorporate swords, including Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings, Highlander, and Chronicles of Narnia. All five have inspired movie replica swords that are just like the ones you saw in the film. No matter your favorite film genre, there are sure to be swords that have been recreated for collectors. Hellboy 2 replica weapons, Kill Bill Japanese Katanas, Spartan weapons from the movie “300,” samurai swords from the movie “The Last Samurai,” and Japanese anime sword replicas are just a few of the kinds of fantasy swords you can find.

The trend of fantasy swordmaking first began with the movie “Conan,” released in 1982. In conjunction with the movie release, a replica of his Atlantean sword, a unique sword created just for the movie, was also produced. Today, most movie swords are crafted true to the original sword as seen in the movie, often with the input of the writer, director, or producer. They make a great conversation piece and a wonderful collectible for any fan of the movie or sword enthusiast.

If you are fascinated by these mythological, historical, fictional, or magical swords, consider starting a collection of fantasy swords. Many of the swords described in legends, books and movies have been reproduced in versions meant solely for collectors, and make beautiful display pieces. Some are even meant to be handled or used. They come in hundreds of different styles, from those made as faithful reproductions of swords that played a central role in hit movies to swords that are famous in literature, history, or mythology.

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