Longinus was the name later attributed to a Roman soldier who had used his spear to pierce the side of Jesus Christ as he was being crucified outside Jerusalem. His weapon, later called the Spear of Longinus, became a holy artifact, and was taken by Joseph of Arimathea.[1]
Appearances[]
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Statue)
- Indiana Jones and the Spear of Destiny (Mentioned only)
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Mentioned only)
Sources[]
- "Lost in the Mists of Time: The Muddled Myths of the Holy Grail" – The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 8