scepter
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Accompanied by her sidekick and netherworld patron King Grimsquawk – a crowned raven-baby holding a scepter – Workman conjures up one of the funniest small-screen comedies that isn’t officially on TV.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
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
Maleficent, with scepter in hand, will ascend to a height of 35 feet.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2024
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
He pulled the scepter of Diocletian from his belt.
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
They were presented with centuries-old swords, scepters and a jewel-encrusted golden orb symbolizing the monarch’s power in a medieval tradition celebrated with liturgy, song and hearty cheers of “God save the king.”
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2023
The echo of Queen Elizabeth II, his late mother, who also held two scepters at the same moment in her 1953 coronation, was profound.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2023
It has special armrests to support the royal arms that are holding paraphernalia like scepters.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2023
My older brother had on a blue jacket embroidered with shapes resembling Buddha scepters for long life.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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