Spear of Golgotha (also: Holy Lance, Lance of Longinus)
Religious Relic / Legend / Christianity / Occult Symbolism

Definition:
The Spear of Golgotha is the legendary weapon said to have pierced the side of Jesus Christ during his crucifixion. According to Christian tradition (John 19:34), a Roman soldier—commonly identified as Longinus—used the lance, which later became a revered Christian relic known as the Holy Lance.

Origin and Legend:

• Multiple versions of the Holy Lance exist, the most famous of which is preserved in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna; others are located in Rome, Armenia, and Kraków.

• The lance has long been associated with divine power and was thought to legitimize the authority of emperors and rulers.

Myths and Symbolism:

• In the Middle Ages, the lance was believed to grant invincibility to its bearer and became part of the regalia of the Holy Roman Empire.

• Emperors such as Charlemagne and Frederick Barbarossa were said to have possessed it.

• In esoteric and occult thought (especially in the 19th and 20th centuries), the spear was linked to supernatural power, destiny, and global dominance.

• The term Spear of Golgotha is a romanticized expression, commonly used in modern esoteric literature and pop culture.

Modern Reception:

• Popularized through books and conspiracy theories, such as Trevor Ravenscroft’s The Spear of Destiny.

• Frequently referenced in occult interpretations of the Third Reich, particularly rumors about Adolf Hitler’s alleged obsession with the spear.

• A common plot element in films, novels, and games involving mystical artifacts (e.g., Indiana Jones, Hellboy, The Da Vinci Code).

Historical Perspective:
Though several artifacts claim to be the “true” Holy Lance, none can be conclusively linked to biblical events. Its significance lies more in its symbolic and cultural impact than in its historical authenticity.

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