Killing Dracula

Jim McDougall · 15th August 2007, 07:14 PM

Always enjoy the light side Ariel!!!!

you have a keen eye in your ebay travels.

After a good chuckle with this interesting piece of European folklore

it was interesting to recall how much of similarly based folklore was applied to the swords and weapons. This is meant in a talismanic sense of course referring to the cabalistic and allegorical markings seen on blades in the markings and symbolism. If I recall, the fictional Draculas historic persona, Vlad, had a sword with a Toledo blade (no idea of the particulars beyond that). Just thought it interesting to note.

Jim

15th August 2007, 07:14 PM	#7
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,189	Always enjoy the light side Ariel!!!! you have a keen eye in your ebay travels. After a good chuckle with this interesting piece of European folklore it was interesting to recall how much of similarly based folklore was applied to the swords and weapons. This is meant in a talismanic sense of course referring to the cabalistic and allegorical markings seen on blades in the markings and symbolism. If I recall, the fictional Draculas historic persona, Vlad, had a sword with a Toledo blade (no idea of the particulars beyond that). Just thought it interesting to note. Jim