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Did Dionysius invent the catapult?
Yes, Dionysius invented the "repeating catapult." A device that can hurl heavy objects a far distance with little effort.
Why did king uzziah invent the catapult?
barbecue
What is the name for a roman spear catapult?
Ballista
What was shot out of a catapult?
Boulders, rocks and fire bombs.
The first catapult was invented in 400 BC in what greek town?
Macedonia!!!
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