gastraphetes

Noun

Meaning

gastraphetes

(historical) A hand-held crossbow used by the Ancient Greeks.

Examples

A detailed description of the gastraphetes, along with a drawing, is found in Heron's technical treatise Belopoeica. Source: Internet

A detailed description of the gastraphetes, or the “belly-bow”, citation. Source: Internet

However, the same physical limitations applied as with the gastraphetes. Source: Internet

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