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Also known as: Holy Lance, Lance of Longinus
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- Anime
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Anime
Neon Genesis Evangelion (series)
Longinus
The Spear of Longinus pierces Lilith's side (right) in an identical manner to Jesus Christ. The Longinus is used to control Lilith. It is also used by the Eva mechas to destroy the Angels.
Videogames
Final Fantasy X (2001)
Kimahri’s Celestial Weapon – Longinus (JP version)
In the Japanese version, Kimahri's Celestial Weapon is called the Longinus - the name of the Roman soldier who pierced Christ's side with a lance. (hence the name Lance of Longinus) In the US version, this allegory was lost - the lance was renamed to 'Spirit Lance'. On closer inspection, the weapon also seems to resemble Odin's spear, the Gungnir.
God of War II (2007)
Spear of Destiny – Weapon
Kratos obtains the Spear of Destiny in the Lowlands.
Spear of Destiny (1992)
Title / Final item
Based on Trevor Ravenscroft's book by the same name, in this 1992 sequel to Wolfenstein 3D, you as Blazkowicz have to recapture the Spear of Destiny after the Nazis stole it from Versailles. It's both the game's MacGuffin and its namesake.
November 16, 2008 at 5:54 pm
[...] possession of Roman [soldier], Longinus, is supposed to give the owner supernatural powers. (see Spear of Destiny in popular culture) Some of the people who have claimed ownership of the spear include Alexander the Great, Charles [...]
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