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Does the word jail have a long or short vowel sound?
It has a long vowel sound.
How do you spell long in french?
"Long" in French is spelled as "long".
Does juice have a long you sound or a short you sound?
It has a long "u" sound.
Does the word cape have a short a or long a?
The word "cape" has a long a sound.
Does the word hear have a long or short vowel sound?
hear is long vowel... long /a/ as in gate long /e/ as in need long /i/ as in nice long /o/ as in yoke long /u/ as in you
What is a xiphos?
A xiphos is a double-edged single-handed sword, used by the Ancient Greeks as an alternative weapon to the spear or javelin.
What weopones Did Spartans carry?
A 9 foot long spear called the Dori and a short sword called the Xiphos.
What metal is the Xiphos made of?
Bronze.
What is a greek sword called?
xiphos
How thick is a size 5 gray-nicolls xiphos?
7
How heavy is England cricketer alastair cook's xiphos bat?
2lb 9oz
What is a ancient Greek sword called?
The earliest Greek swords were made of bronze. In the time that Homer wrote about, Homeric swords were more advanced. One type was called chalcos and was made of copper. There were also the Xiphos, Phasganon, and Aor. These were made of steel that sometimes had gold and silver accents. The xiphos has a double edge. There was also a kopis which was a machete like blade.
What two Greek words does xiphoid come from?
The word xiphoid derives from the Greek word xiphos for straight sword, the tip of which the process somewhat resembles.
How much does the ibanez xiphos weigh?
anywhere from 2 to 20 punds, depending on style and metal used.
Why was the xiphos made?
The xiphos was made as a type of ancient Greek sword, designed for close combat and used primarily by infantry soldiers. It was crafted for slashing and thrusting motions, making it an effective weapon in hand-to-hand combat situations during that time period.
What weapons did the Spartans use?
Mainly spear and shield. Spartan hoplites (infantry) used relatively short swords (xiphos) as a secondary weapon.
Did the Spartans invent anything?
Oh yes. A whole new way to wage war. An entire new training method. The Aspis, a large, round bronze shield. The Xiphos, a short, leaf-shaped thrusting sword. The Doru, A long spear with a buttspike.
