Saint Sebastian Tended by Saint Irene always survived this, to be killed with stones some time later; these are sometimes called his "second" and "first martyrdom". This episode takes place between them, when after the archery, Irene, who is normally accompanied by her maid, is shown either taking an unconscious Sebastian down from the tree or post he was tied to, or when they have got him to a bed and are treating his wounds. In both scenes Irene is usually shown pulling out one of the arrows. Sometimes she is putting ointment on the wounds; a jar of ointment was her attribute. Both scenes are
Trick arrows Trick arrows Trick arrows are projectile devices that are seen in various media of fiction. Trick arrows are shot with bows like arrows but can possess a specialized function (technological or magical) such as compact explosive charges or rotary drills. They are often found in the world of comic book superheroes, used by archers such as Green Arrow of DC Comics and Hawkeye of Marvel Comics. In some portrayals, particularly during the Silver Age, trick arrows are sometimes shown to defy the laws of physics and reality, to varying degrees. Trick arrows are generally technological, although they can be magical,