I need to build some new swords and I am thinking about decorating one of them to look similar to the mythical Nordic blade, Lævateinn.
Anyone have any information on what this sword would have looked like?
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Caleidah wrote:Honestly, it probably just looked like a sword. In a lot of myths, these great legendary weapons looked just like their mundane counterparts with runes etched into the sides. The only appearance it has is from modern video games.
Caleidah wrote:Also, consider the fact that its translation and the mentionings of it have it called a twig. This doesn't necessarily preclude it from being a sword, but some folks think it might have been a staff or wand.
Caleidah wrote:If you want it to look like a sword that people would think would be Laevateinn, put a gray cover on it with red Futhark runes up the side.
Taxfrog wrote:http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Futhark+runes
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