Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Onager

Roman Ballista, so named after a wild ass because of the way it kicked back upon firing. It was most common in the armies in the mid 4th century AD. Since they were so large and slow to move the onagri were most suited for sieges. The length of the sling on the end of the arm could be adjusted to affect the trajectory of the stone.

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Gorget
Also called a collar. Close-fitting plate protecting the neck, throat, and upper chest.
Baculus
In terms of semantics, a baculus is defined as a staff, especially one that symbolizes authority. The term baculus, or baculum, is Latin for staff.…
Quaddara
Straight-bladed sword, often inlaid with gold; hilt is of horn with no guard.
Viretoni
Large crossbow bolt. Dalmatia, 14th century.
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