Achilles' Spear

Achilles' spear was the spear/lance used by Achilles, said to deal wounds that could not be healed unless the spear was used in the healing process. Unknown. (1972). "Achilles' spear", in Leach, M. (ed) Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend. 3rd ed. p.7
== Legend ==
On the way to Troy, Achilles wounded King Telephus of Mysia with his spear. Telephus recieved an oracle telling him that "he who wounds shall heal", so he went to the Greek camp outside Troy and found Achilles. Achilles made an ointment using rust from the spear, which healed the wound when applied to it. 
== References ==
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