11-12-2006, 02:20 PM
The R word.
Rhomphaia made quite an impact and left memories of a devastating weapon.
The Revelation if we accept it was written by Ioannis late 1st A.D. might mean the romphaia of the Thracians Dacians.
Given the fact that it was used probably with both arms then lots of later period long 2-handed weapons could be described with this term.
In 11th century the safe bet is that romphaia means the axe of the Varrangians. But a single edged "Gjermbundu" longsword with indication of a long handle might also mean this weapon.
The term Rhomfaia tou Dimoou = Executioners sword ,that appears in some Medieval texts complicates things even more.
Also take into account that warrior/champions of any period/culture might curry an "unusual" weapon.
Kind regards
Rhomphaia made quite an impact and left memories of a devastating weapon.
The Revelation if we accept it was written by Ioannis late 1st A.D. might mean the romphaia of the Thracians Dacians.
Given the fact that it was used probably with both arms then lots of later period long 2-handed weapons could be described with this term.
In 11th century the safe bet is that romphaia means the axe of the Varrangians. But a single edged "Gjermbundu" longsword with indication of a long handle might also mean this weapon.
The term Rhomfaia tou Dimoou = Executioners sword ,that appears in some Medieval texts complicates things even more.
Also take into account that warrior/champions of any period/culture might curry an "unusual" weapon.
Kind regards
HOPLITE14GR (aka Stefanos)
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Phokean Ekdromos
http://hetairoi.de/
http://hoplomachia.gr
http://stefanosskarmintzos.wordpress.com