another with a spear. As astonishing as these statues are, the story behind them — involving a dentist, a controversial ...

Tradition recounts that Longinus, a Roman centurion, pierced the side of Jesus with this very spear during the crucifixion.

The statue showcases Loki sitting upon Asgard's Throne with Odin's spear Gungnir in his hand and the crushed helmet of Odin under his foot. Even Mjolnir is depicted next to the throne, so who ...