Durandal or Durendal (most likely from the French "durer"[citation needed], "to endure"; Italian: Durlindana Spanish: Durandal or Durandarte) is one of the items acquired by Hecate in her bid for power. �It is said to contain within its hilt one tooth of Saint Peter, blood of Saint Basil, a hair of Saint Denis, and a piece of the raiment of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The sword was once used to behead Medusa. It is said to be able to cut through ki and magic so that they dissipated harmlessly.