Polearms were common weapons on post-classical battlefields of Asia and Europe. Their range and impact force made them effective weapons against armoured warriors on horseback, unhorsing the opponent and to some extent effective to penetrate armour.

A glaive, sometimes spelled as glave, is a type of pole weapon, with a single edged blade on the end, known for its distinctive design and versatile combat applications. There are many similar polearms such as the war scythe, the Japanese naginata, the Chinese guandao (yanyuedao), the Korean woldo, and the Russian sovnya.

Ancient Greek weapons and armor were primarily geared towards combat between individuals. Their primary technique was called the phalanx, a formation consisting of massed shield wall, which required heavy frontal armor and medium-ranged weapons such as spears. [1]

Feb 21, 2023 · In this article, however, we’ll list the most powerful, memorable, and famous weapons in all of Greek mythology. Yes, Zeus’s Thunderbolt was an actual weapon and not …

Apr 26, 2024 · Ancient polearms served as vital tools in warfare, showcasing the ingenuity of early military technology. Their diverse forms, ranging from spears to halberds, reveal much about the societies that developed them and their strategic applications on the battlefield.

Oct 5, 2018 · There are Mycenaean Greek (non-pike) polearms that date a thousand years earlier than the rhomphaia. There are Shang Chinese and Vedic Indian ones dating just as early. The most common seems to have been trident-shaped types.

Sep 22, 2016 · A comprehensive list of the most common polearms used throughout the ancient, medieval and renaissance eras with details of their usage and specifications.

Dec 7, 2024 · Ancient Greek warriors primarily used three types of weapons: the Dory (Spear), Xiphos (Short Sword), and Hoplon (Shield). The Dory was a long spear that was the primary weapon of the Hoplites (Greek infantry soldiers).

Nov 19, 2024 · One of the oldest Greek weapons was the sfendonai, or sling, consisting of a pouch with two long cords attached. Made from leather, wool, or plant fibres, they were small, light, and easily portable and surprisingly effective in skilled hands.

The xyston (Ancient Greek: ξυστόν " spear, javelin; pointed or spiked stick, goad), was a type of a long thrusting spear in ancient Greece. It measured about 3.5 to 4.25 m (11 to 14 ft) long and was probably held by the cavalryman with both hands.