Hi, it’s Katrina! From centuries-old blood that unexplainably
liquefies, to a piece of jewelry that made one of history’s most notorious emperors
fall in love with whoever wore it, here are eight artifacts reported to have supernatural
powers. 8. Buddha’s Tooth Siddhārtha Buddha reached ‘Maha-pari-nirvana’
and left this Earth (or more simplistically died) around 483 at the age of 80. It was believed that he passed away from food
poisoning and was cremated in northeast India on a pyre of sandalwood. Before the process was complete, Buddha’s
disciples began arguing over who would keep portions of his ashes and bones. Amidst the squabble, one of his favorite disciples,
a woman named Khema, grabbed a single upper canine tooth from the flames. Following the cremation, that single tooth
became known as Buddha’s only remaining intact body part. Khema took it to the Hindu King Brahmadatta
in the southeastern coastal kingdom of Kalinga. For more than 800 years, the tooth remained
in the capital city, Dantapuram, which translates to “Tooth City.” During the fourth century, the Hindu King
Pandu ordered for the tooth to be destroyed on a bed of hot charcoals, despite the artifact’s
overwhelming power to convert even a loyal raja and his army to Buddhism. The tooth survived the ordeal, however, and
King Pandu eventually caved to its persuasive powers and accepted the teachings of Buddhism. Legend has it that anyone who possesses the
tooth has the divine right to rule. Naturally, therefore, the tooth was fought
over many more times throughout history. In 1268, it was smuggled into the Sri Lankan
city of Kandy. Then, in 1560, the tooth was stolen, along
with other valuables, by Portuguese Christian colonizers. It was ordered to be destroyed by a Catholic
archbishop and once again survived - this time, by magically reappearing in Kandy, where
it remains to this day, minus being briefly smuggled during an invasion by British forces. The tooth permanently resides within the Dalada
Maligawa, or Temple of the Tooth. 7. The Foundation Stone The Foundation Stone forms the foundation
for Temple Mount, also known as the Noble Sanctuary - a place in Jerusalem that is considered
highly sacred by the religions of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. At first glance, the Foundation Stone is nothing
more than a slab of limestone. However, for centuries, this seemingly inconsequential
stone slab has been the site of much warfare, controversy, and debate. The Foundation Stone is where Muhammad ascended
and where all the world’s freshwater originated, according to Islam tradition. There’s a well beneath the stone that’s
rumored to be bottomless, and legend holds that all souls go there to be judged. According to Jewish tradition, creation began
at the Foundation Stone. It was also the site of the Ten Commandments
and the Ark of the Covenant, and where all living creatures could be touched by God’s
power. Jacob slept at the Foundation Stone, and it’s
here that he dreamed of a ladder that connected all living things. 6. Charlemagne’s Magic Love Ring During his reign, it is said Charlemagne fell
so deep in love with a German princess, that he forgot to take care of himself, and affairs
of state. It was as if the typically bloodthirsty and
well-groomed emperor had become bewitched by a supernatural force. Legend goes that a snake had gifted the King
a diamond and he had it made into a ring for his princess. She became ill, and not wanting Charlemagne
to fall in love with another, she slipped the ring from her finger and put it under
her tongue. After her death, Charlemagne refused to bury
her body and continued worshipping her. While he was away one day, Archbishop Turpin
entered Charlemagne’s bedroom and removed the precious ring from beneath the corpse’s
tongue. When Charlemagne returned, he expressed disgust
at the remains in his bed, which he didn’t seem to recognize, and ordered for the body
to be buried. Oddly, he began showing an affinity for the
Archbishop Turpin, who still had the ring in his possession. The archbishop began to feel that something
wasn’t right about the piece of jewelry. Charlemagne wouldn’t leave him alone and
they had to do everything together!! Knowing something wasn’t right about the
ring, he threw it into a lake. Next, according to legend, Charlemagne fell
head-over-heels for the lake the ring had been thrown into. In what would later become the city of Aix-la-Chapelle
and his final resting place, he ordered a magnificent palace to be built on the banks
of the lake. Despite all this Charlemagne united much of
Europe under his rule and spent the majority of his time in battle, earning his ruthless
reputation. 5. Blood of St. Januarius St. Januarius was a bishop of Beneventum in
Italy who died a martyr around the year 305 AD. To this day, a preserved relic of his dried
blood is kept in a sealed glass ampoule in the Cathedral of Naples, where he is the patron
saint. On three separate annual occasions, the blood
liquefies on its own while thousands of spectators gather at the cathedral to witness the miracle
firsthand. This typically occurs on September 19, December
16, and the Saturday before the first Sunday in May. The blood has failed to liquefy on some occasions,
and this is perceived as a sign of an impending catastrophe. These occasions include a famine in 1559,
a cholera outbreak in 1833, the beginning of World War II and the occupation of Italy
by Nazi Germany. In 1973, the failure of the blood to liquefy
was associated with a subsequent cholera epidemic that swept through Naples later in the year. When the blood failed to liquefy in 1980,
it was connected with the deaths of 2,900 people resulting from an earthquake in Irpinia
in southern Italy. It was considered the worst natural disaster
in Italian postwar history. The blood failed to liquefy again in December
of 2016. At first, the Abbot of the Chapel, Monsignor
Vincenzo De Gregorio, asked people to continue praying, in hopes that the blood would transform. When the blood remained dry, the Abbot reminded
the faithful to keep praying and to avoid thinking of tragedies. In a strange turn of events, in September
2018, Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, the Archbishop of Naples, fell ill as the blood was liquefying. He felt faint and had to sit down. On the bright side, at least the blood liquefied. It is said to spontaneously liquefy at certain
other times, such as during papal visits. 4. The Fairy Flag of Dunvegan The most precious treasure of the Clan MacLeod
of Scotland is its Fairy Flag. By all appearances, the tattered, faded-brown
silk flag, which is on display in the drawing room at Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye,
doesn’t seem like much. Its history, however, proves otherwise. And remember, looks are often deceiving, especially
when it comes to historical artifacts. King Harald Hardrada of Norway set out to
conquer England in 1066 with a magic flag called the “Land Ravager,” which guaranteed
victory to its possessor. However, the King was killed and the flag
vanished at the battle of Stamford Bridge. The MacLeods of Dunvegan, who can trace their
ancestry to King Harald, came to possess their Fairy Flag by secretive means. Legend goes that the Clan Chief and a Fairy
Princess had a child, who was taken to be raised by the humans. The fairy princess gave her child a shawl
which became the flag that would protect the clan. Tradition holds that the flag is good for
three uses of making the MacLeods invincible in battle. The flag’s magical powers have been employed
twice thus far. In a desperate battle against the MacDonald
clan in 1490, the MacLeods raised it for the first time and emerged victorious. At Waternish in 1520, the flag was used for
the second time, once again against the MacDonalds. And, once again, the MacLeods one. During World War II, many Scottish clansmen
carried photographs of the flag as a good luck charm. In 1938, Dunvegan Castle was seriously damaged
by a fire while the Fairy Flag was inside. Perhaps the flag prevented the castle from
being completely destroyed. 3. Our Lady of Guadalupe This relic continues to baffle scientists,
despite being the subject of extensive studies and evaluations since 1751. In Mexico in 1531, the Virgin Mary reportedly
appeared several times to a 57-year-old Aztec peasant named Juan Diego. Proof of his vision was imprinted on his cactus
fiber cloak, or “tilma,” and the image came to be known as “The Miraculous Image
of Our Lady of Guadalupe.” Some experts claim that certain qualities
of the image are impossible to replicate. Over time, duplicates of the image deteriorated;
however, the original remains in perfect condition, despite being made of a material that typically
decays within decades. The image has survived a few incidents that
should have destroyed it, contributing to the widespread view among devout Catholics
that it is virtually indestructible. For example, in 1921, an explosion inside
the Basilica at Guadalupe destroyed practically everything except the tilma. The image remains on display at the Basilica
in Mexico City for all to see. 2. The Lia Fail Stone Ancient Irish kings were crowned at the Lia
Fail, also known as the Coronation Stone, which is located on the Hill of Tara in County
Meath, Ireland. According to Irish folklore, whenever a king
of true Irish or Scottish descent stood or sat on the stone, it shouted joyfully. Legend also holds that the stone possesses
the ability to rejuvenate the king and provide him with a long reign. The stone reportedly stopped crying out when
it was split by the sword of a legendary hero named Cuchulainn, who was angry that it hadn’t
made any noise for his protegee, Lugaid Riab nDerg. Sorry guys im not a pro with Irish names. It only made noise on two subsequent occasions. The stone was supposedly originally brought
to Ireland from Scandinavia. According to some Scottish writers, after
the stone was removed from Ireland, it spent time in both England and Scotland. On the other hand, accounts of native Irish
authorities hold that the stone was never removed from Tara and that the aforementioned
story is a myth. In any case, it is still cool to imagine a
happy, shouting rock! 1. The Cloak of Muhammed The most prized relic of the Islamic religion
is located in Kandahar, Afghanistan, at Kharka Sharif, or the Shrine of the Cloak of the
Prophet Muhammad - one of the country’s holiest places of worship. It ended up there while in the possession
of Ahmad Shah Durrani, the first king of the Afghan state. He found the cloak in modern-day Uzbekistan
and, knowing its symbolic importance, brought it to Kandahar. To convince the cloak’s keepers to let him
take it, Ahmad Shah asked if he could borrow the item. Thinking he might steal it, they were hesitant
at first. Ahmad Shah pointed to a stone in the ground
and said he would not take the cloak very far from it. In keeping his promise, he also had the stone
taken from the ground and transported with the cloak. Muhammad’s cloak is only shown to the public
during times of crisis. At all other times, it’s locked away in
an ornate building within the shrine, which also houses Ahmad Shah Durrani’s remains
and the stone that was meant to remain near the cloak for eternity. A single family of respected custodians are
in charge of the cloak, and they have been targeted by many who have tried - and failed
- to steal it. Thanks for watching!! Which relic do you think is the most powerful?? Would you like to learn more about ancient
relics with supernatural powers? Let me know in the comments below. Be sure to subscribe if you haven't already
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