01-03-2008, 10:19 AM
Can't agree - the menavlion isn't just a short kontarion made of cornel wood (or oak, artzekidia or "another hard wood") - it's also "as thick as hands can wield", and preferably made of a single sapling rather than one of many cut from a trunk.
All of these argue for me in favour of something with longitudinal strength, suitable to withstand head-on shock, which is really unnecessary in a missile weapon.
But I think we've probably reached a point where we're unlikely to convince each other unless something more specific is found saying either that it was a thrusting weapon, or conversely, that it was thrown.
All of these argue for me in favour of something with longitudinal strength, suitable to withstand head-on shock, which is really unnecessary in a missile weapon.
But I think we've probably reached a point where we're unlikely to convince each other unless something more specific is found saying either that it was a thrusting weapon, or conversely, that it was thrown.
"It is safer and more advantageous to overcome the enemy by planning and generalship than by sheer force"
The Strategikon of Emperor Maurice
Steven Lowe
Australia
The Strategikon of Emperor Maurice
Steven Lowe
Australia