This is a list of notable types of weapons that were used in warfare, and more broadly in combat, prior to the advent of the early modern period, i.e., approximately prior to the start of the 16th century.

2024年10月7日 · The trident served as an effective weapon in ancient warfare, characterized by its three-pronged head designed for thrusting and versatility in combat situations. Warriors wielded the trident not only as a tool for close combat but also as an ideal weapon for unbalanced opponents, making it especially useful in chaotic battle environments.

In Hinduism, it is the weapon of Shiva and is known as a trishula (Sanskrit for "triple-spear"). It is also associated with the superhero Aquaman. The trident is an important military (especially naval) symbol as an element for forces such as Hellenic Navy, United States Navy SEALs, United States Naval Academy, Cyprus Navy, and Nepali Army.

A trident, also called a leister or gig, is a three-pronged spear. It is used for spearfishing and was formerly also a military weapon. Tridents feature widely in mythical, historical and modern culture.

A trident /ˈtraɪdənt/, also called a trishula, leister or gig, is a three-pronged spear. It is used for spear fishing and was also a military weapon. Tridents are featured widely in mythical, historical and modern culture.

2020年10月21日 · Tridents are for catching fish. And for that purpose they are actually very effective. But in the Roman gladiatorial tradition, trident-and-net was one of several standard combinations of armaments. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retiarius. It is basically a three pointed spear which can be used as such.

The trident is mentioned in connection with Caligula. A display of fighters was so unexciting that he accused them of cowardice, whereupon one fighter took advantage of the lull in fighting and slew all the others with the trident, which ironically Caligula thought a very poor showing.

2025年3月20日 · 1,700-year-old iron trident found in Assos. Source. Assos was founded by Aeolian colonists from the island of Lesbos, specifically from the city of Methymna. ... this wheel, device of sea-faring nets-men for trapping fish, his sharp trident weapon of Poseidon, and two oars of his boats.” (Paton, 1917: 1: 301). This explicit mention of a ...

Weapon, trident made of wood, shark teeth, palm spathe, coconut fibre string (coir), vegetable fibre and human hair string. Each of the three prongs has two pairs of ribs running up their length to which small shark teeth are attached with coir and hair cord through a single perforation.

It definitely makes sense that a Trident would very rarely be used as a weapon now that many of you have pointed out that it's primary function was for fishing. I can also see how socioeconomic status may, at times, cause it to be used as a last resort in combat; however, as it was also pointed out a spear would, seemingly, be a much more ...