Joyeuse, Curtana and Durendal Real Relics

[Sosa]

Gugnir is taken directly from Norse Mythology - it was indeed the spear of Odin. It was an enhanted spear, forged by dwarves, imbued with infallible accuracy when thrown and possesing the ability to be recalled to Odin's hand at will.

The vast majority of weapons and armor, as well as Avatars, monsters and even some locations have deep roots throughout a variety of cultures. Even normal variations on weapons (not "relic" weapons,) have historical basis. I did some research of this on my own awhile back, but sadly the links I saved were lost when I reformatted my hard drive recently... ; ;

[Gael]

This pretty much goes without saying, but just about everything in Final Fantasy games is based on mythology and actual world history. It's common knowledge that Square draws a lot of inspiration from the real world.

Hell, just look at the list of rare/ex samurai and ninja weapons in FFXI, or any other FF game involving the two classes. Or even better, take a look at the armor. Quite a few of these items are based on Japanese folklore and mythology, and in some cases actual history. I believe there's something historical about the Myochin armor reference, but I'm not entirely certain what it is; I read it so long ago that I don't remember details.

Mjollnir, Amanomurakumo (otherwise known in other FF games as "Heaven's Cloud" and in Japanese folklore as the Kusanagi), Ragnarok, Balmung, insert really long list of references here... it's pretty much 80% of the game's uniquely-named weapons, I'd say. And by "uniquely named," I think it's pretty obvious that I mean the shit that's not like "Company Sword" or "Battleaxe." You get my drift.

[estara]

I like Ragnarock. In Norse mythology it was the battle of the gods and monsters that would destroy the world. Once the world had been destroyed, it would be created anew, pure and clean, without the taint of evil that sparked the battle of the gods.

Tolkien also based a lot of his mythos on Norse mythology. Part of the myth of middle-earth is that the world will be destroyed and re-made perfect.

[Nauren]

I like the fact that they bring into play the mythology that alot of people have never heard of. Like Zipacna is from the Mayan's which is awesome.