10-10-2012, 06:01 PM
I only know of the cestosphendone, a dart thrown by a sling, but the word 'belosphendone' seems to be unique to Plutarch. Maybe it's artilley? I can't see the practicality of throwing a burning object with a sling...
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
