In the ancient Roman legions, one of the main weapons of their soldiers was the javelin. This we could call a spear as per the question. There were several innovations made to the javelin that made it a very effective weapon. One example of this was a javelin that after it struck a target, the head of the javelin would bend making it impossible for the enemy to throw the javelin back to the Roman soldiers.
In Latin, the word for javelin is "pilum." The pilum was a type of throwing spear used by Roman soldiers, particularly during the early Roman Republic. It was designed to be thrown at enemies before engaging in close combat.
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Odysseus saw his father throughout his life, and before he left for Troy. After he came back, he saw his father shortly after killing all the suitors and cleaning up his home. Laertes joined Odysseus in battle against the suitors' families, throwing the first spear and killing Eupeithes, father of Antinous, as the spear pierced his helmet and stuck through his head.
Athena carried a spear, shield, and an owl.
In the ancient Roman legions, one of the main weapons of their soldiers was the javelin. This we could call a spear as per the question. There were several innovations made to the javelin that made it a very effective weapon. One example of this was a javelin that after it struck a target, the head of the javelin would bend making it impossible for the enemy to throw the javelin back to the Roman soldiers.
Woomera is a test facility in Australia run by the Department of Defence. it is named after the woomera which is an Aboriginal spear throwing device. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woomera,_South_Australia
Throwing spear, in which the spear is projected from a tube
Hand ax, spear, throwing spear, atlatl, and the sword.
In Latin, the word for javelin is "pilum." The pilum was a type of throwing spear used by Roman soldiers, particularly during the early Roman Republic. It was designed to be thrown at enemies before engaging in close combat.
a spear is : tsii'détáána spear for throwing is: tsii' 'anáhálghą́hí"To spear him with it"-- bigháníshgéédto throw spears at each other-- ahííníilt'óóh
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.
The roman military
Archery was made to give distance to spear throwing.
never aiming it at anyone
That is the correct spelling of "javelin" (competition throwing spear).
A lance in the original sense is a light throwing spear.