The Xipos: An Ancient Greek Weapon

Spears are old weapons that the greek craftsman improved. The spear was originally a sharpened stick then it had bronze or metal tips. The greeks used the spear as a thrusting weapon that was used behind a shield. The spear was 2 to 3 meters long m long so it could be used well in a charge. The spear has changed a lot over time and the greeks upgraded and refined the design of this classic weapon.

The Xiphos is a sword that the greeks used in military warfare. The xiphos was a single handed double edged sword. Greeks made the xiphos from bronze and iron. Greeks mainly used the xiphos in military warfare. The xiphos is a sword that was used a lot in greek warfare.

The bow is a ranged weapon that the greeks used to stop approaching soldiers at range. The greeks mainly used bronze arrowheads but they could have different designs that made them unique. The bow was made from two horns and a bow string that was twisted to provide more force. In a charge the archers would stay in the back behind shields and shoot from there. The bow is a weapon that was a simpler design but was effective. …show more content…
The gastraphetes had more range than the regular bow but took more time to make. The gastraphetes was easier to aim and could shoot 200-250 meters. The gastraphetes was made from metal wood and high tension string. The gastraphetes is superior to regular bow and led to the creation to the