The sword symbolizes power, protection, authority, strength, and courage; metaphysically, it represents discrimination and the penetrating power of the intellect. The sword is phallic, with the sheath being yonic. In tuerag culture swords are thought to have magical, protective properties and are passed down through generations.#sword #swordsymbolism #touaregancestry #nomadicspirit #freespirit #bellydance #blackbellydancer #sworddance | Academy Of Natural Healing & Spiritual Development