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08-11-2009, 07:30 PM
Probably a simple question, but why are they called Kata-peltes and not Kat-aspides?
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08-11-2009, 08:30 PM
Big Grin It gets more complicated, as the weapon perhaps started life as a "katapeltikon", rather than a "katapaltes". I believe that a peltê can be a shooting target. But, in any case, the word is more likely related to the verb pallô, to throw, + kata, downwards or against. Allegedly. So, a machine for throwing arrows down from a vantage point?
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08-11-2009, 08:45 PM
Quote: It gets more complicated,

Thanks, Duncan. So much for my "simple" question. Big Grin
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