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
“A war, a man, a trick — a trick to break the walls of Troy,” Scott’s character says, while banging his scepter for emphasis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 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
"Here we eat fish," the fool declared happily, waving a cod about like a scepter.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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Another pair of scepters include tiny life-like hands that Sanroman says belonged to the god of death, Mictlantecuhtli.
From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2023
Such parades of crowns, scepters and swords have been vaunted by older generations as showcasing a uniquely British flair for pomp and ceremony.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 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
But there will be more to the weekend than crowns, scepters and ermine robes.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 21, 2023
One corner was piled with strange treasures—jade idols, spiked scepters, and jeweled masks.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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