The Sword in the Stone may refer to:
- A weapon in the Arthurian legend of Excalibur, which only the rightful king of Britain can pull from the stone
- The medieval sword of Galgano Guidotti, embedded in a rock at Montesiepi Chapel, Siena, Italy
The Sword in the Stone may refer to:
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The Question and Answer section for The Sword in the Stone is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
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