Gladius - Wikipedia
Gladius (Classical Latin: [ˈɡɫadiʊs]) is a Latin word properly referring to the type of sword that was used by ancient Roman foot soldiers starting from the 3rd century BC and until the 3rd century AD. Linguistically, within Latin, the word also came to mean "sword", regardless of the type used.
Collections: The Journey of the Roman Gladius and Other Swords
2024年1月5日 · A historically famous La Tene sword Romans faced in 4th century BC was Brennus´ one. The “Vae victis” sword. What was the weight of Brennus´ sword? As he put it on the scales, so including the organic hilt? Also: how is …
Roman military personal equipment - Wikipedia
Gladius is the general Latin word for 'sword'. In the Roman Republic, the term gladius Hispaniensis (Spanish sword) referred (and still refers) specifically to the short sword, 60 cm (24 inches) long, used by Roman legionaries from the 3rd century BC. It is considered to be the primary weapon used by soldiers in war.
The Weapons of the Roman Legionary: An In-Depth Guide
2023年8月17日 · The ubiquitous Roman short sword was an essential side arm of legionaries, generals, and emperors. Though swords existed both before and after its adoption, it was the gladius Hispaniensis that came to symbolize Roman warfare.
Roman Legionary Gladius/ Semi-Spatha - Roman Artifacts
This sword does fit somewhere within a certain period and can be ruled out of most centuries. The late Roman historian Flavius Vegetius Renatus describes the army of the 4th Century carrying a "semi-spatha" which simply a shorter version of the longer Spatha. This semi-spatha may have acted as a secondary weapon.
Romans in Britain - The Roman Soldier's Sword - Gladius
Fulham Gladius or Mainz-Fulham Gladius: The sword that gave the name to the type was dredged from the Thames near Fulham, and must therefore date to after the Roman occupation of Britain began — after the invasion of Aulus Plautius in 43 AD. Romans used it …
La Tène B: a Roman legionary’s sword - Res Bellica
2022年11月8日 · Even more important than the linguistic evidence, there are archaeological and visual sources, which show really clearly that, between the 4th and 3rd century BC, La Tène B sword has become the main side weapon of Italic and Roman world. How this Celtic sword became widespread during the 4th century in Northern Italy is well studied among the ...
How The Gladius Became Ancient Rome’s Most Iconic Weapon
2023年12月11日 · The sword was rapidly adopted by the Roman army — probably while the Second Punic War was still being fought — and became known as the gladius Hispaniensis, or ‘Hispanic-type sword’. It was roughly the same length as the xiphos, initially 24-27 inches, and was also a double-bladed sword that could be wielded with one hand.
11.2.3 Roman Swords - Technische Fakultät
Janet investigated five Roman swords from the British museum and one from Chichester; below are pictures for 4 of them. They are: The sword of Tiberius. First half of the first century AD. The Fulham sword. First half of the first century AD; Sword found in the Thames. First to second century AD; Sword found near the Mansion House, London.
Gladius - The roman sword
In ancient Rome, the term gladius (plural: gladii) was referred to any sword, but today we only use it to denote the primary sword of the Ancient Roman foot soldiers. Several other words have been derived from this root, such as gladiator (“swordsman”) and gladiolus (“little sword”, a genus of perennial flowering plants with sword ...
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