Knight Roland's legendary sword has been stolen

The legend of Durandal's magical powers is found in the 11th century medieval literary classic The Song of Roland. According to the work, the sword could easily cut through the sharpest blocks of stone on the planet and was absolutely impossible to break.

According to legend, the weapon was given to Charles himself by an angel from heaven, after which it belonged to Roland, the ruler's nephew. The hilt of the sword was covered with the tooth of the apostle Peter, as well as the hair and blood of several saints.

At the same time, Roland was defeated in a battle with the Saracens at the Ronceva Pass. The enemy tried to break the sword so as not to get hold of it. This attempt was another fiasco for the knight. Then throw the sword. The sword, which had traveled several kilometers, was stuck in a rock in Rocamadour.

According to the mayor of the city Dominique Lenfant, the residents of the city are saddened by the loss of a monument that has been a part of their small homeland for centuries.

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Knight Roland's legendary sword has been stolen

The mysterious sword Durendal, also known as the "French Excalibur", was once embedded in a 9.7 meter rock at Rocamadour. The object has been in place for almost 13 centuries, and is considered a landmark because of the rock sword. For reliability, the sword is attached to the stone with a chain. According to the latest reports, the sword was stolen. Investigations are underway.

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