Greek dory set: spearhead and butt cap, semi-sharp

Product description

The spear, the dory, was the primary spear of the hoplites in ancient Greece and a symbol of martial identity. The spear was employed in the phalanx formations and was originally 2–3 metres long. Later, after the 3rd century BC, spears of up to 6 metres in length were utilised. In classical antiquity, the spear was more often associated with nobility and heroes than the sword. In various Proto-Indo-European mythologies, war gods such as Odin, Ares, Athena, and Mars were often depicted with spears, and many legendary weapons, such as Gungnir (Odin), the Gáe Bolg (Cú Chulainn), and Achilles' spear, played a central role in stories. In Rome, the spear also held legal and ritual significance, such as in declarations of war and military honours. This set consists of a spearhead and butt cap. The butt cap was used to fix the spear in the ground and could also serve as a secondary thrusting weapon.