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The Scythe was a slashing weapon. It was the Special Weapon of the [[Persian Immortal]]. |
The Scythe was a slashing weapon. It was the Special Weapon of the [[Persian Immortal]]. |
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==Description== |
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Revision as of 23:57, 13 July 2010
scythed chariots in battle
The Scythe was a slashing weapon. It was the Special Weapon of the Persian Immortal.
Description
The Scythe was a two-foot long serrated blade on a short, round peg. The peg could be attached to the axles of Persian chariots, or could serve as a handle when the scythe was used as a melee weapon.
Uses
When attached to the axles of a chariot, scythes would spin with the wheel, allowing the charioteer to drive alongside an enemy, where the scythes would cut their legs out. The scythe could also serve as an improvised sword, with different designs used for slashing and stabbing.