# Caliburn — Jurgen character guide

> Caliburn in Jurgen by James Branch Cabell.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0013-ix-the-orthodox-rescue-of-guenevere

## Who they are

King Arthur's legendary sword, mentioned as a symbol of authority.

## In the story

### [IX: The Orthodox Rescue of Guenevere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jurgen_se/chapters/ix-the-orthodox-rescue-of-guenevere)

Thragnar's charmed sword, taken by Jurgen; the only weapon that can slay Thragnar.

### [XVI: Divers Imbroglios of King Smoit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jurgen_se/chapters/xvi-divers-imbroglios-of-king-smoit)

Jurgen girds on the charmed sword before proceeding with the haunting.

### [XVII: About a Cock That Crowed Too Soon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jurgen_se/chapters/xvii-about-a-cock-that-crowed-too-soon)

Jurgen's charmed sword used in the staged murder of Anaïtis.

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