10 Mysterious Swords From Legend And History

Swords of renown are the seeds of legend. Fueled by tales of bloodshed and conquest, there have been swords throughout history that have grown to mythical proportions, blending fact and fiction until the two are all but inseparable.

Here are some swords that might in fact be legends brought to life; others have tales so bizarre one has to question their truth. There will never be another weapon that has left a greater impact on history as the sword.