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Carnwennan (King Arthur's dagger) is frequently mentioned to have the power to "shroud its master in shadow". Can anyone find an example in the myths, or why people gave it that attribute later?

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Carnwennan (King Arthur's dagger) is frequently mentioned to have the power to "shroud its master in shadow". Can anyone find an example in the myths, or why people gave it that attribute later?

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What kind of two-handed swords did Iron Age warriors use in Ireland?

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Trying to classify a particular type of axe

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Carnwennan (King Arthur's dagger) is frequently mentioned to have the power to "shroud its master in shadow". Can anyone find an example in the myths, or why people gave it that attribute later?

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At what time did pocket watches come into style?

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Were glaives ever used outside of mounted combat similar to spears?

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Carnwennan (King Arthur's dagger) is frequently mentioned to have the power to "shroud its master in shadow". Can anyone find an example in the myths, or why people gave it that attribute later?	252
Carnwennan (King Arthur's dagger) is frequently mentioned to have the power to "shroud its master in shadow". Can anyone find an example in the myths, or why people gave it that attribute later?	103
What kind of two-handed swords did Iron Age warriors use in Ireland?	10
Trying to classify a particular type of axe	8
Carnwennan (King Arthur's dagger) is frequently mentioned to have the power to "shroud its master in shadow". Can anyone find an example in the myths, or why people gave it that attribute later?	4
At what time did pocket watches come into style?	3
Were glaives ever used outside of mounted combat similar to spears?	3