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Yes this was a Greek weapon and used for both ceremonial and combatant use. In a modified form the double-axe was used as ceremonial insignia by what is generally known as Vichy France (the French did not use this phrase) and was called a Gallique Francisque, or French Gallic - axe being understood.
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Is the crossbow a greek weapon?
Crossbows were first invented in Ancient Greece (for Europe) and Ancient China (for East Asia)
What are facts about ancient greek weapons making?
Greeks used bows and arrows only when there spear,there main weapon in combat and war, was completely broken
Where is ancient Greek from?
erm... Ancient Greek is from Ancient Greece :P
The first military secret weapon was called?
greek fireThe first military secret weapon was called Greek fire.
What weapons did the ancient Greeks use in battle?
· Bow/arrow · Club/hammer · Shield - One of the important ancient Greek weapons was the shield. This was used by a hoplite to smash a spear of an opponent. · Ballista - A ballista was an important ancient Greek weapon. A Ballista was a weapon of siege from which multiple arrows could be shot at long ranges. · Dagger/Sword - Along with a spear, a hoplite was expected to carry a sharp dagger or a short sword. This was probably used when a spear was completely broken. · Catapult - A catapult was used to throw large objects and stones at the opposing army. A catapult is one of the ancient Greek weapons used for besieging an enemy.
What Greek term can be translated as double ax?
Labrys
When was the labrys made?
The labrys was made during the Ancient Greek civilizations, and was originally from Crete. In England, it was first introduced by Sir Arthur Evans in the Journal of Hellenic Studies XX.
Which of the Greek terms can be translated as douvle ax?
labrys
Pelekys is Greek for?
Two-bladed ax, usually called a labrys.
What religious group is associated with 'the double headed axe?
A symmetrical double-headed axe, or a labrys, is a symbol found in several different religions. Labrys symbolism is found in Greek and Minoan religion and mythology. The labrys also appears in African religious symbolism. Specifically, The African religion Shango uses the labrys symbol.A modern religious movement known to use the labrys symbol is Hellenic Polytheistic Reconstructionism.
What religious group is associated with double headed axe?
A symmetrical double-headed axe, or a labrys, is a symbol found in several different religions. Labrys symbolism is found in Greek and Minoan religion and mythology. The labrys also appears in African religious symbolism. Specifically, The African religion Shango uses the labrys symbol.A modern religious movement known to use the labrys symbol is Hellenic Polytheistic Reconstructionism.
What religious group is associated with 'the double-headed axe?
The double-headed axe is a symbol associated with the Neopagan religion of Hellenism, which is a revival of ancient Greek spiritual practices and beliefs. It is often seen as a representation of the ancient deity Zeus or the Labrys, a double-headed axe used in Minoan culture.
What was the name of the weapon created by combining the weapons used by the big three in Greek Mythology?
Such a weapon by combination never occurred in ancient Greek myth, and is not named.
Is the crossbow a greek weapon?
Crossbows were first invented in Ancient Greece (for Europe) and Ancient China (for East Asia)
What Zeus famous for?
Zeus was the king of the Greek gods in Ancient Greek mythology and was known for his weapon of choice, the lightning bolt.
What was Zeus famous for?
Zeus was the king of the Greek gods in Ancient Greek mythology and was known for his weapon of choice, the lightning bolt.
What English words are from the Greek language?
There are many English words derived from the Ancient Greek language.These are a few:autobiograhy - book written about ones own life- comes from three greek words. 'Autos' is Ancient Greek for 'same', or '-self'. 'Bion' is Ancient Greek for 'life'. 'Graphein' is Ancient Greek for 'to write'.Ballistics - the study of projectiles, or things such as bullets shot from a weapon- comes from the Ancient Greek word 'Ballein' which means 'to throw (as with a weapon)' or 'to shoot'.Poet - one who writes poetry - comes from the Ancient Greek word 'poiein' which means 'to make, to create'.Angel - spiritual being who sometimes communicates to man, as in the first chapter of the gospel according to St. Luke - comes from the Ancient Greek word 'angelos' which means 'messanger'.Monotheism - belief in one god - comes from the Ancient Greek word 'monos' which means 'alone, only' and the Ancient Greek word 'theos' which means 'god'.By looking through an English dictionary or an Ancient Greek text book, you can find many more English words which come from the Ancient Greek language.
