AZOTH Sword

German, circa 1350. First belonged to the alchemist and sorcerer Paracelsus, it is 108cm [42”] long, with a crystal pommel engraved with the word “AZOTH.” Minimum bid £250.

History

Paracelsus was a German philosopher and alchemist renowned for his wide knowledge. Supposedly he summoned up a demon and had it imprisoned within the hilt of his sword, to do his bidding. Modern occultists and students of alchemy believe that Azoth, the name engraved on the hilt, stands for the vital alchemical principle which makes life possible, not for the name of a demon.

Significance

The students of the occult are correct. The sword’s only magical power is its ability to act as an enchanted weapon for purposes of striking certain types of Cthulhu Mythos entities, such as the Hounds of Tindalos. It is valuable simply from a collector’s viewpoint, as few swords from Europe survived the Middle Ages.

Item type

Magical

Base Price

600 Pounds