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#1: Riddle about Swords Author: Polemarchos, Location: Polemarchopolis

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:38 pm
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Hi guys,

who can tell me from where the Romans got their main legionary weapon the "gladius" from...

Tip: I has two sources of heritage...

#2: Author: Heeresarmee,

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 5:25 pm
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Sorry, having a hangover and am to lazy to copy and paste the entire text. Here`s the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladius

#3: Author: Polemarchos, Location: Polemarchopolis

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 7:19 pm
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well it is not so easy but ok...

you got one source the "Gladius Hispaniensis"

where did the Celts got it from and what is its name?

#4: Author: Heeresarmee,

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:18 pm
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The Celt-Iberians of Roman times were justly famed for their weapons, such as the Falcata (left), one of the most devastating swords every made. The inward curving blade delivered a tremendous blow and could split both shield and helmet. Considered to be of Greek, or possibly Etruscan origin, this sword spread into Southern Russia and also Spain. It was in Spanish hands that it was most feared by the Romans.

http://www.celticgrounds.com/chapters/c-weapons.htm

#5: Author: Polemarchos, Location: Polemarchopolis

Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 3:53 am
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correct...

falcata and kopsis

#6: Author: Heeresarmee,

Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 12:42 pm
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Yay me! Very Happy

Have a great X-mas all!

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