Mesangylon
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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Ancient mechanical artillery and hand-held missile weapons
- Greek and Roman artillery
- Torsion siege engine
- Ballista
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- Cheiroballistra
- Crossbow
- Gastraphetes
- Javelin
- Kestros
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- Repeating crossbow
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