The Mystery of the Holy Lance (Mysterious Archives of the Lance of Longinus)

Author: (English) Michael Lauren, translated by Xia Jin
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The term "Spear of Destiny" has been increasingly mentioned in various media recently. In fact, it has appeared in Richard Wagner's unparalleled medieval fantasy opera "Parsifal" many years ago, sparking public interest. In the opera, the just knight Sir Parsifal and the evil sorcerer Klingsor fight for its possession. It also appears in discussions about Pablo Picasso's grand anti-war masterpiece "Guernica," where some theorists have long pointed out the spear in the painting and the hidden Hitler figure within it. For many, the Spear of Destiny is merely a religiously charged, unbelievable fictional story, a cult object believed to possess supernatural power and mystery. But for others, it is indeed an ancient artifact with a fascinating legend. These people believe that the spear possesses astonishing power, leading to two thousand years of fierce battles over its possession.