GREEK WEAPONS

Question 1

double axe

Answer 1

λάβρυς

According to Plutarch,
the Lydian word for the double-bitted axe.
The actual Greek name is πέλεκυς.

Question 2

hoplite shield

Answer 2

hoplon (ὅπλον)
(also aspis (ἀσπίς)
550BC

Question 3

Answer 3

greaves
- from the grave of Denda, 500BC -
Bosporan Kingdom
Denda is the name of the man.
Tanais lies in the north east corner of the Euxine Sea.

Question 4

hoplite spear

Answer 4

doru (δόρυ)
The butt was tipped with a heavy spike,
generally square in section,
and known as the ‘lizard killer’ (sauroter).

Question 5

hoplite sword

Answer 5

xiphos ξίφος

The xiphos was generally hung from a baldric under the left arm. It was generally used only when the spear was broken, taken by the enemy, or discarded for close combat.