weapons Flashcards
(10 cards)
Describe the lion hunt dagger
-Found in grave circle A
-Ornamental object > wasn’t actually used for hunting
-Would’ve belonged to a king as a status symbol
-Hunting a lion was the greatest challenge a hunter could face
-Created using inlaying, granulation, and niello techniques
Give other examples of hunting
-Cups from Vapheio > shows the capture of bulls
-A signet ring from grave IV, grace circle A > hunter on a chariot with a bow and chasing a deer
-Tiryns fresco > shows the use of dogs in hunting
Describe shields used at the time
-Tower shields were used by the greek hero Ajax
-Made of 8 layers of leather and one of bronze
-Cover neck to knees
-Figure of 8 shields were used
-Shields became smaller in the mycenaean age
Describe helmets used at the time
-Helmets were made of a leather cap covered with felt with boar tusks on it
-Needed the tusks of 18 boars which was difficult as it was dangerous
-Had throat straps and plumes
Describe armour used at the time
-Made up of bronze for he chest and back connected with leather
-15 bronze plates make up the suit
Describe other weapons used at the time
-Wooden spears had bronze spearheads
-Swords had golden hilts and had been carried in a scabbard
Give an example of evidence of weaponry used
Warrior vase:
-Carrying shields and spears
-Dressed in tunics
-Carrying knapsacks on spears
-Helmets have spikes and horns
Describe a box chariot
-2 wheeled chariot with 4 spokes
-Big enough for 1-2 people
-Waist high guard at front and sides
-Pulled by 1-2 horses
(seen on stele)
Describe a dual chariot
-Used for transport as well as figthing
-More spacious than a a box chariot
-Semi-circular extensions to the back of the box
-Made from heat bent wood covered in fabric or animal hide
(seen on tiryns fresco)
What are chariots used for?`
-Chasing prey
-Drivers would pick up warriors after fights
