Archeological evidence suggests that the the makhaira was more predominant in areas that were not so focused on using the phalanx, and instead focused more on cavalry. [1]
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The shape of the blade could help make deeper cuts, and potentially even go through bone.[2]
Animals
editThere are examples of animals that have makhaira or machaira in their names.
In Media
editThe makhaira appears as a weapon the player can use in the video game Assassin's Creed Odyssey.[3]
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References
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- ^ Mödlinger, Marianne (2015). "Review of Die barbarischen Einflüsse in der griechischen Bewaffnung. Internationale Archäologie 125, Marek Verčík". Archaeologia Austriaca. 99: 259–264. ISSN 0003-8008.
- ^ MOLLOY, BARRY (2010). "Swords and Swordsmanship in the Aegean Bronze Age". American Journal of Archaeology. 114 (3): 403–428. ISSN 0002-9114.
- ^ "Makhaira (Odyssey)". Assassin's Creed Wiki. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ^ MOLLOY, BARRY (2010). "Swords and Swordsmanship in the Aegean Bronze Age". American Journal of Archaeology. 114 (3): 403–428. ISSN 0002-9114.