Durandal (disambiguation)

Durandal or Durendal most often refers to the legendary sword of the French hero Roland.

Durandal may also refer to:

• Durandal (novel), a novel by Harold Lamb
• Matra Durandal, an anti-runway penetration bomb
• SNCASE SE.212 Durandal, a French prototype of fighter aircraft
• Marathon 2: Durandal, 1995 video game
• Gilbert Durandal, a character in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny

Bernard, who created 'The order of the Temple', was said to enthusiastically praise the union of two swords:

• the Gladius Temporalis (representing the king) and the
• Gladius Spiritualis (representing the Pope).

The Durandal and The Joyeuse fit Bernards description. The Durandal was a religious symbol of the love and power God had for the Christians.

See also

• Dirndl, a traditional Bavarian dress