Jafar's Snake Staff

Jafar's Snake Staff is an object owned by the evil sorcerer Jafar in the Aladdin franchise.

Aladdin
In the original film, before Jafar become a sorcerer, the staff was shown to have the ability to use hypnosis, as shown when Jafar used the staff to get the Sultan to hand over his mystic blue diamond ring. In another scene, Jafar attempted to use the staff's power to have the Sultan allow him (Jafar) to marry Princess Jasmine. However, Aladdin destroyed the staff, having Jafar exposed for his villainy. Later on, Jafar steals Aladdin's lamp, taking over his role as the Genie's master. He uses his second wish to become the most powerful sorcerer in the world. His staff was restored but it now has open fangs. During the final battle, the staff disappointed when Jafar become a [[Snake J
 * snake]], and then an all powerful genie.

Return of Jafar
In the sequel, Jafar is freed from his lamp, and his staff is by his side throughout the entire film.

Hercules and the Arabian Night
In the Aladdin and Hercules crossover, the staff was given its largest role. In the episode, Hades, Lord of the Underworld, decided to revive Jafar from his death after his demise in Return of Jafar. The staff was used to keep him alive, and if he ever place it out of his hand, he would become a lifeless spirit once more.