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Athlete with a mesangylon in his right hand
The mesangylon (Greek: μεσάγκυλον) was a javelin with a strap (Greek: ἀγκύλη) for throwing it by. Its name is attested, among others, in the works of Euripides,[1] Polybius[2] and Arrian. It is one of the weapons used in Alexander's experimental phalanx.[3]
References
- ^ Eur.Ph.1141, Eur.Andr.1133
- ^ Pol.22.3.9
- ^ Arrian 7.23
External links
- Perseus Greek Word Study Tool [1]
Ancient mechanical artillery and hand-held missile weapons |
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| Crew-served stone-throwers | |
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