What does the inscription on this sword mean?

What is the inscription on the sword?

One well-known acronym is INRI, which stands for ‘Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum’ (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews). The deciphering and dating of inscriptions is a specialist field of epigraphy, the study of inscriptions, on which weapons historians rely.

What is the inscription on Aragorn’s sword?

The inscription down the length of the blade on both sides is in the Tolkien language of Quenya, written in the runes of Eregion, that say “Nányë Andúril i né Narsil i macil Elendilo. Lercuvanten i máli Mordórëo”. This translates to “I am Andúril who was Narsil, the sword of Elendil. Let the thralls of Mordor flee me.”

What is the inscription on Frodo’s sword?

In The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, engraved on the blade are Sindarin letters that read phonetically, Maegnas aen estar nin dagnir in yngyl im. Translated they read, Sting is my name; I am the spider’s bane.

What does the inscription on the ultraviolet sword mean?

Hear my warnings, unbelievers

Description. The inscriptions on both sides of the blade mean “Hear my warnings, unbelievers. We have raised altars in this land so that we may sacrifice you to our gods. There is no hope in opposing the inevitable. Put down your arms, unbelievers, and bow before the forces of Chaos!”.

What does the writing on Excalibur say?

The Runes. King Arthur enthusiasts won’t be able to read the letters embedded in the blade, but they know the message. “Take me up, cast me away” is the inscription often found on Excalibur, but King Arthur uses a written language created specifically for the film.

What does Arwen’s sword say?

Inscribed on the blade are runes in the Elven language of Sindarin that say: aen estar Hadhafang i chathol hen, thand arod dan i thang an i Arwen, which translates to: This blade is called Hadhafang, a noble defense against the enemy throng for a noble lady.

What is the translation of Aragorn’s sword?

Andúril, also called the Flame of the West and the Sword that was Broken, was the sword which was reforged from the shards of Narsil in Rivendell. It was the sword of Aragorn II Elessar, heir of Isildur.

What is Arwen’s gift?

the Evenstar



the Evenstar, a jewel which Arwen gives to her love Aragorn; invented for The Lord of the Rings film series directed by Peter Jackson.

Why is Aragorn’s sword special?


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What is written on Bjorn’s sword?

The blade is mirror polished and etched with Viking runes that translate to “sword of kings.”

What is engraved on the Master sword?

The Triforce is engraved on the base of the blade, and embedded in the cross-guard is a gem.

What is the translation of Aragorn’s sword?

Andúril, also called the Flame of the West and the Sword that was Broken, was the sword which was reforged from the shards of Narsil in Rivendell. It was the sword of Aragorn II Elessar, heir of Isildur.

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