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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]
References
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^ Eur.Ph.1141, Eur.Andr.1133
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^ Pol.22.3.9
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^ Arrian 7.23
External links
- Perseus Greek Word Study Tool
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Ancient mechanical artillery and hand-held missile weapons |
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Crew-served arrow-throwers | |
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Crew-served stone-throwers | |
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Hand-held weapons | |
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