The Spear
A Dory
yes in fact Spartans used it for their shields, armour, and spear tips.
A 9 foot long spear called the Dori and a short sword called the Xiphos.
The Greek hoplites used bronze-pointed spears, iron swords. Their light infantry used bows, javelins and rocks. Their cavalry used bows and javelins. The Persians used a variety of similar weapons. The warships used rams, javelins, bows and other assorted missiles.
No, the assegai spear is your typical long spear used for throwing. Where the iklwa is a long bladed short spear used with a shield for close combat.
Spear and sword.
Mainly spear and shield. Spartan hoplites (infantry) used relatively short swords (xiphos) as a secondary weapon.
A long heavy spear for that job is called a(n) harpoon.
The Shield. Although a Spartans spear and sword were important, the shield was considered the most important because it protected you, and the man next to you. Losing your shield was a disgrace, and Spartans couldn't leave the battlefield unless they abandoned their shield.
NO
It has been used for thousands of years. It is still used, mostly in ceremonial use.