Magical Objects and Weapons of Ancient Ireland

The four great treasures of the Tuatha DeDanann: the invincible Sword of Nuada, the inescapable Spear of Lugh, the inexhaustable Cauldron of Dagda, and the incorruptable Stone of Destiny. The weapons slew their enemies, the cauldron provided food and healing, and the stone announced who would make the best king.

Sword

      King Nuada of the Tuatha DeDanann had a fabulous sword that could cut through anything. He used it in battle against the vile and wretched FirBolg. He used it again against the Fomorians, who were the "sea demons" led by Balor of the Evil Eye.

Spear

      Lugh of the Long Arm was an expert at lots of things, and especially at using a spear. His spear was trained so well that it would kill enemies in battle all by itself. The spear was so fierce that it had to be drugged with poppy juice to calm it down after a battle.

Cauldron

      There are plenty of sacred cups, plates and cauldrons in Irish mythology. The god-king Dagda had a cauldron that was always full of food (which is good, because he loved to eat). There was also a cauldron full of good ideas, and another that could bring dead warriors back to life so that they could continue fighting.

Stone

      The Lia Fail, the "Stone of Destiny", was the sacred coronation stone of Ireland; whenthe man who should be king stood upon it, the stone sang in joy. It was kept at the king's fortress on the hill of Tara, and even though the fortress is ruined that stone is STILL THERE RIGHT NOW. (No kidding, I saw it myself!)