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== Longswords in popular culture ==

Longswords have featured prominently in popular culture, particularly within the fantasy genre, symbolizing honor, nobility, and combat prowess.

Notable examples include:

* ''Andúril'', the reforged sword of Aragorn in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film series, derived from the shards of Narsil. It serves as a symbol of kingship and lineage.<ref>{{cite web |title=Andúril |website=Tolkien Gateway |url=https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/And%C3%BAril |access-date=May 12, 2025}}</ref>

* ''Excalibur'', the mythical sword of King Arthur, has appeared in numerous literary and cinematic works. Often portrayed as a longsword.<ref>{{cite web |title=Excalibur |website=Encyclopedia Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Excalibur-Arthurian-legend |access-date=May 12, 2025}}</ref>

* ''The Bastard Sword'', from the film of the same name, features a magical longsword with mind-controlling powers. The film’s title refers to the historical "bastard sword" (hand-and-a-half sword), and its design draws heavily from late medieval European weaponry.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Bastard Sword (2018) – IMDb |website=IMDb |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7251886/ |access-date=May 12, 2025}}</ref>

* ''Ice'', the ancestral greatsword of House Stark in the television adaptation of George R.R. Martin's ''A Song of Ice and Fire'', known as ''Game of Thrones''. It is portrayed as a massive Valyrian steel weapon passed down through generations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ice – Eddard Stark’s Greatsword |website=Valyrian Steel |url=https://www.valyriansteel.com/shop/swords/ice-eddard-stark-damascus/prod_34.html |access-date=May 12, 2025}}</ref>