trident

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Some fought with only a trident; some fought mounted on horseback; some on chariot; others on foot with helmet and short sword; some with two daggers; still others exclusively fought wild beasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Tiffany & Co.’s new collection by Pharrell Williams, dubbed Tiffany Titan, takes inspiration from mythology, channeling the spike of Poseidon’s trident as a symbol of lifeforce, rebellious power and punk energy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

Even if a pregame performer twirled a flaming trident behind second base, a surreal spectacle for thousands of fans still finding their seats.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2024

The incident on board the unnamed Vanguard class submarine, which carries the UK's trident nuclear missiles, happened more than a year ago while it was preparing to go out on patrol.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

The merman came around with his trident, now the mermaid, now the lion, and then the unicorn drifted into sight, even slower now.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke