Is supposed that the first appearing of swords in ancient China was during the time (2497 BC - 2398
BC)
The swords have a configuration of yin and yang, ¨swords could not only be used in
wars against human enemies, but in battles against demons and evil spirits.¨
(Primal Treck)
The sword of Xuan Yuan was made from cooper of the
Shoushan Mountain. On one side of the sword was a drawing of the sun, also the
moon was drawn and the stars also make part of this sword. Mountains were also
drawn in this sword, rivers and trees all this represent part of China culture.
On the other side of the handle there were shown a representation of how the
farming was done in that time and also in the sword is how policies came
together. They make this sword to the Yellow Emperor, and the people called
this sword, the sword of divinity.
Reference:
"Swords and Amulets." Swords and Amulets. Primal Trek. Web. 29 Aug. 2013. <http://primaltrek.com/sword.html>.
"Subscribe to Free Email Newsletter." Ten Famous Swords in China's Ancient Times. Chinease Culture. Web. 29 Aug. 2013. <http://www.chinaculture.org/chineseway/2010-11/30/content_401404_4.htm>.
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