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
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
While she holds her cedarwood scepter close to her heart, she says that she also hopes to lead by example and inspire other Chatina women to follow her path.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
For one moment longer, stupor held court; his scepter was absolute and we all were subjected unto him.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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
It has special armrests to support the royal arms that are holding paraphernalia like scepters.
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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