diff --git a/src/create.c b/src/create.c
index e7359c9..f34198a 100644
--- a/src/create.c
+++ b/src/create.c
@@ -590,7 +590,7 @@ makeobject (int j)
 	{
 	  froom (3, OSWORD, 3);	/* sunsword + 3         */
 	  froom (5, O2SWORD, rnd (4));	/* a two handed sword */
-	  froom (5, OHSWORD, rnd (4));	/* a longsword of Hymie     */
+	  froom (5, OHSWORD, rnd (4));	/* a longsword of slashing */
 	  froom (3, OBELT, 4);	/* belt of striking     */
 	  froom (3, OENERGYRING, 3);	/* energy ring          */
 	  froom (4, OPLATE, 5);	/* platemail + 5        */
diff --git a/src/data.c b/src/data.c
index 11a148b..5ae04c2 100644
--- a/src/data.c
+++ b/src/data.c
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ char *objectname[] =
   "device of theft prevention", "a brilliant diamond", "a ruby",
   "an enchanting emerald", "a sparkling sapphire", "the dungeon entrance",
   "a volcanic shaft leaning downward", "the base of a volcanic shaft",
-  "a battle axe", "a longsword", "a longsword of Hymie", "ring mail",
+  "a battle axe", "a longsword", "a longsword of slashing", "ring mail",
   "studded leather armor",
   "splint mail", "plate armor", "stainless plate armor",
   "a lance of death",
diff --git a/src/main.c b/src/main.c
index 2c79bb6..7215819 100644
--- a/src/main.c
+++ b/src/main.c
@@ -894,7 +894,7 @@ wield (void)
 	  else if (cdesc[SHIELD] != -1 && iven[i - 'a'] == OHSWORD)
 	    {
 
-	      lprcat ("\nA longsword of Hymie cannot be used while a shield is equipped!");
+	      lprcat ("\nA longsword of slashing cannot be used while a shield is equipped!");
 	      return;
 
 	    }
@@ -1006,7 +1006,7 @@ wear (void)
 		  }
 		  if (iven[cdesc[WIELD]] == OHSWORD)
 		  {
-		    lprcat("\nYou are holding a longsword of Hymie!");
+		    lprcat("\nYou are holding a longsword of slashing!");
 			return;
 		  }
 		cdesc[SHIELD] = i - 'a';