An [[alien]] weapon in the [[Neon Genesis Evangelion]] series.

In the Gospel of John, an unnamed soldier, known traditionally as Longinus, pierced [[Jesus]]'s side with his spear to ensure he was dead. The account given in John purports that blood and water (cf. 1 John 5:6-8) came immediately (John 19:34). Relics purported to be the spear with which Longinus pierced Jesus have appeared since the sixth century.

The manga/anime series [[Neon Genesis Evangelion]] depicts the Spear of Longinus as a colossal [[bident]] and as the only object that can penetrate the [[at_field|A.T. Field]] of an [[angel_(evangelion)|Angel]]. [spoilers]It is revealed later in the series that the lance was built by the same advanced aliens who created the Angels as a way to control them.[/spoilers]

h4. See also
* [[Heavy spear (Evangelion)|]]
* [[Spear of Cassius]]
* [[Spear of Gaius]]

h4. External links

* "EvaWiki: Spear of Longinus":[https://wiki.evageeks.org/Spear_of_Longinus]
* "Evangelion Wiki: Spear of Longinus":[https://evangelion.fandom.com/wiki/Spear_of_Longinus]
* "Catholic Encyclopedia: The Holy Lance":[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08773a.htm]
* "Wikipedia: Holy Lance":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Lance]
ロンギヌスの槍 longinus_no_yari holy_lance holy_spear spear_of_destiny