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

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There are examples of animals that have makhaira or machaira in their names.

In Media

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The makhaira appears as a weapon the player can use in the video game Assassin's Creed Odyssey.[3]

 
makhaira or kopis, Metropolitan Museum of Art

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ MOLLOY, BARRY (2010). "Swords and Swordsmanship in the Aegean Bronze Age". American Journal of Archaeology. 114 (3): 403–428. ISSN 0002-9114.
  3. ^ "Makhaira (Odyssey)". Assassin's Creed Wiki. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  4. ^ MOLLOY, BARRY (2010). "Swords and Swordsmanship in the Aegean Bronze Age". American Journal of Archaeology. 114 (3): 403–428. ISSN 0002-9114.