This Sword of Damocles stands over Scottsdale, Arizona, where the wealthy are surely not aware of any impending doom. The power of the rich is well entrenched in this corner of Arizona. The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed spire was originally built to stand at the Arizona State Capitol; maybe the city of Phoenix governmental custodians knew the legend of having a sword hanging dangerously nearby.

Here on the corner of Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. and Scottsdale Rd., this 125-foot sword is the Dionysian reminder to party, have fun, and spend, spend, spend. The Promenade Center offers wealthy luxury restaurants, shopping, and office space, all conveniently located between the multi-million dollar homes of Desert Mountain, the Boulders Resort, Scottsdale Airpark with its multitude of pricey private jets, and the Kierland shopping center for those with enough money to know true freedom.