Mesangylon
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The mesangylon ({{langx|el|μεσάγκυλον}}) was a javelin with a strap ({{langx|el|ἀγκύλη}}) for throwing it by. Its name is attested, among others, in the works of Euripides,Eur.Ph.1141, Eur.Andr.1133 PolybiusPol.22.3.9 and Arrian. It is one of the weapons used in Alexander's experimental phalanx.Arrian 7.23
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External links
- Perseus Greek Word Study Tool [https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/morph?l=mesagkulon&la=greek#Perseus:text:1999.04.0058:entry=mesa/gkulon-contents]
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Category:Ancient Greek military terminology
Category:Ancient Greek military equipment
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