scepter
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Intriguingly, a large figure stands on the mountain just behind this wall: It is the Sapa Inca—or ruler—identifiable by the sun on his tunic, the scepter in his hand, and his elaborate headdress.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
El Rey Theatre projectionist Tori Yorochko hoists a scepter prop that was featured in the 1963 movie “Cleopatra” starring Elizabeth Taylor.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
It holds a serpent scepter evoking the crack of lightning on one side, and a tiny water jug on the other.
From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2023
Charles was presented with a scepter, sword of state and the crown first worn at a coronation by Mary Queen of Scots in 1543.
From New York Times ● Jul. 5, 2023
For all Jason knew, he’d been slipping off to practice raising spirits with Diocletian’s scepter, then sparring with them.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Another pair of scepters include tiny life-like hands that Sanroman says belonged to the god of death, Mictlantecuhtli.
From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2023
One by one, symbols of regalia were brought to him — spurs, the sword of offering, the orb, the sovereign’s ring, two scepters.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2023
Here’s what you should know about the crowns, scepters, orbs and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2023
He will receive the customary bejeweled scepters, swords, ring and orb.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2023
I can’t journey across dragon-infested lands to retrieve scepters that can halt death.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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