[Anders]

Originally Posted by William

from Japan's Kofun period archaeologists have unearthed a seven-foot iron sword and 1 foot x 2 foot bronze mirror shaped into a shield, buried in a Kofun period (ca 4th century CE) grave. They believe the items, far too heavy for ordinary military use, were apotropaic.

Do they want 7-foot mummies who seek to reclaim their grave goods? Because this is how you get them.