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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]
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- Perseus Greek Word Study Tool [1]
Ancient mechanical artillery and hand-held missile weapons | |
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Crew-served arrow-throwers | |
Crew-served stone-throwers | |
Hand-held weapons |
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