Discover Sacred Objects Across World Traditions
From legendary weapons and holy relics to ritual objects and divine artifacts, explore the sacred items that have shaped religious practice, myth, and spiritual tradition across cultures.
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Holy Relics & Divine Artifacts
Ark of the Covenant
Gold-covered chest containing the Ten Commandments tablets, dwelling place of God's presence
Holy Grail
Cup used by Jesus at Last Supper, sought by Arthurian knights, symbol of divine grace
True Cross
Cross upon which Jesus was crucified, fragments venerated across Christendom
Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad)
Sacred stone embedded in Kaaba, touched during Hajj pilgrimage
Buddha's Tooth Relic
Sacred tooth of Buddha housed in Temple of the Tooth, Sri Lanka
Shiva Lingam
Abstract representation of Shiva, cosmic pillar of light, creative force
Mjölnir
Thor's hammer, returns when thrown, symbol of protection and consecration
Gungnir
Odin's spear crafted by dwarves, never misses its target
Zeus's Lightning Bolt
Divine thunderbolt forged by Cyclopes, weapon of the sky god
Poseidon's Trident
Three-pronged spear controlling seas, earthquakes, and horses
Trishula
Shiva's trident representing creation, preservation, destruction
Sudarshana Chakra
Vishnu's discus weapon, spinning wheel of cosmic order
Ruyi Jingu Bang
Sun Wukong's magical staff, can change size at will
Menorah
Seven-branched candelabrum from Temple, symbol of divine light
Vajra (Dorje)
Ritual thunderbolt, indestructible diamond, symbol of enlightenment
Prayer Wheel
Spinning cylinder containing mantras, each rotation equals recitation
Misbaha/Tasbih
Islamic prayer beads for dhikr, remembrance of Allah's names
Mala Beads
108 prayer beads for mantra meditation and japa practice
Ankh
Symbol of eternal life, held by gods, key to afterlife
Was Scepter
Staff of power and dominion held by gods and pharaohs
Cauldron of the Dagda
Inexhaustible cauldron providing endless sustenance
Stone of Scone
Stone of Destiny used in coronation of Scottish and British monarchs
Foundation Stone
Rock at Temple Mount, first solid matter created, center of the world
Omphalos Stone
Navel of the world at Delphi, center of Gaia's realm
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Items by Divine Owners
Thor
Thunder God
Mjolnir, Megingjord
Odin
All-Father
Gungnir, Draupnir
Freya
Love Goddess
Brisingamen
Zeus
King of Gods
Thunderbolt, Aegis
Poseidon
Sea God
Trident
Athena
Wisdom Goddess
Aegis Shield