Terrifying Weapons Used in Ancient Times

26 JAN 2024

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Urumi

Invented in the Southern part of India, Urumi is a sword with a flexible, whip-like blade made of metal with two razor-sharp edges. 

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War Chariot

Chariots were not just a mode of transportation but were also used as a weapon by ancient people. They were two-wheeled vehicles drawn by horses that carried a driver and a warrior armed with a weapon (either a bow and arrow or a javelin or a sword)

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Mace

A mace typically consists of a strong, heavy, wooden shaft, often reinforced with metal, featuring a head made of stone, bone, copper, bronze, iron, or steel.

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Spartan Hoplen Shield

Spartans are famously known for carrying their shield. This shield is known as the Hoplen or the Aspis. They were made from wood and the outer part was covered with bronze. 

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Flaming Arrows

Flaming arrows are one of the earliest recorded uses of incendiary weapons. They were used throughout ancient and medieval periods. The simplest flaming arrows had oil or resin-soaked cloths tied just below the arrowhead and were effective against the opposition.

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Hunga Munga

The name of this weapon might sound funny but what it actually looks like is far from funny. Also known as the Mambele the weapon consists of an Iron blade with a curved back section and rearward spike.

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Shiruken

The weapon was made not to cause serious damage to an opponent especially when the opponent wore thick clothing or armor. The purpose of using this weapon wasn’t necessarily to kill your enemy but rather to distract them while using a sword to go in for the final blow.

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Roman Scissors

This unusual weapon was used by the gladiators in ancient Rome. It was named the Roman scissors as it was used by the gladiator belonging to the Scissors class.

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Katana

Katana was originally a weapon of the samurai in the late 13th century. Since then, katanas have become an iconic symbol of the Japanese Samurai tradition.

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Greek fire

The most wicked of all weapons (on this list) is the Greek fire. This incendiary weapon was developed by the Byzantine Empire over a thousand years ago.