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==Uses== |
==Uses== |
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The Celtic lancea was used both as a thrusting weapon and as a throwing spear. Its great size and serrated head made it highly effective in battle, capable of piercing light armor that the Celts commonly saw on the battlefield. |
The Celtic lancea was used both as a thrusting weapon and as a throwing spear. Its great size and serrated head made it highly effective in battle, capable of piercing light armor that the Celts commonly saw on the battlefield. |
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| − | In the show, lancea went through a pig carcass when it was thrown as a javelin |
+ | In the show, lancea went through a pig carcass when it was thrown as a javelin. However it was noted that once thrown, the weapon was lost as it would be very difficult to recover it during a battle. |
The term "lancea" is most often used to refer to a light [[Javelin|javelin]] used by Roman soldiers (not to be confused with the heavier [[Pilum|pilum]]). |
The term "lancea" is most often used to refer to a light [[Javelin|javelin]] used by Roman soldiers (not to be confused with the heavier [[Pilum|pilum]]). |
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