- Mesangylon
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The mesangylon (Greek: μεσάγκυλον) was a javelin with a strap (Greek: αγκύλη) 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]
Categories:- Ancient Greek military terminology
- Ancient Greek military equipment
- Ancient weapons
- Javelins
- Projectiles
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