Dory (spear) - Wikipedia
WEBThe dory or doru (/ ˈdɒruː /; Greek: δόρυ) was the chief spear of hoplites (heavy infantry) in Ancient Greece. The word doru is first attested in the Homeric epics with the meanings of "wood" and "spear". Homeric heroes hold two dorata (Greek: δόρατα, plural of δόρυ) (Il. 11,43, Od. 1, 256).
Greek Hoplite Armor & Weapons - Hellenic Art
WEBThe Greek Hoplites carried a shield (aspis), linen armor (linothorax) or muscle cuirass, a Corinthian or Phrygic type helmet, a thrusting spear (dory) and a short sword (xiphos) or a slashing sword (kopis).
15 Different Types of Spears (w/ Pictures) – DifferentTypes.net
WEBFeb 21, 2023 · Dory. The dory was the primary weapon of Greek hoplites and generally measured between six and nine feet long. The shaft was usually made of cornel or ash, while the leaf-shaped head and end spike were made from iron.
Hoplite - Wikipedia
WEBThe main offensive weapon used was a 2.5–4.5-metre (8.2–14.8 ft) long and 2.5-centimetre (1 in) in diameter spear called a doru, or dory. It was held with the right hand, with the left hand holding the hoplite's shield.
The Deadliest Weapons Used in Ancient Greek Wars
WEBNov 11, 2023 · The dory (spear) The spear was the most ubiquitous ancient Greek weapon. In fact, the spear was the most frequently used weapon in historical warfare until the introduction of firearms. The standard weapon of an ancient Greek hoplite – the heavily armored infantry of ancient Greece – was the dory.
Behind the Shield Wall: Spartan Weapons and Armor - History18
WEBMay 6, 2023 · The primary weapon of the Spartan warrior was a 2-3m ( (6 ft 7 in to 9 ft 10 in) long spear with a diameter of 5cm (2 inches) made of ash or cornel wood called a Dory. It is the most iconic of all spartan weapons. The word Dory was first used by Homer, meaning wood and spear, in his poems.
Dory (spear) - Military Wiki
WEBThe dory or doru - pronounced " / dɒrʊ / " - (Greek: δόρυ) is a spear that was the chief armament of hoplites (heavy infantry) in Ancient Greece. The word "dory" is first attested in Homer with the meanings of "wood" and "spear". …
A Greek Hoplite’s Day in Ancient Greece: A Spear of Greece
WEBDec 19, 2023 · In combat, a hoplite would use an iron-tipped spear (dory) for killing blows with an overhand or underhand thrust. Due to its length (6 to 9 feet), it served as the first line of attack. It had a leaf-shaped spearhead and a spike at the back which was used if the spearhead broke or if a soldier needed to finish an enemy who’d fallen to the ground.
Dory (spear) explained - Everything Explained Today
WEBDory (spear) explained. The dory or doru (; Greek, Modern (1453-);: δόρυ) was the chief spear of hoplites (heavy infantry) in Ancient Greece. The word doru is first attested in the Homeric epics with the meanings of "wood" and "spear".
(PDF) 'All your strength is in your spears' - How hoplites wielded ...
WEBThe spear, or dory, was the major weapon of the ancient Greeks. The ancient Greek warrior, especially the hoplite, was known for his prowess in using the dory as a thrusting weapon in hand-to-hand combat and as part of the formidable Greek phalanx, but the dory, too, could be used as a missile weapon, when necessary.
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