09-03-2008, 08:24 PM
Quote:There is a well preserved Gastraphetes in the Classical Greek exhibit in the War Museum of Athens.
No offense at all intended, but flatly I do not believe that. It must be either a modern reconstruction or another type of ancient or medieval crossbow. There are some here, who would jump out of joy in a triangle, if you were correct. Do you have pics or other kind of evidence?
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)