Ancient Weapons -The spear, pike, and jousting lance

A History in Ancient Weapons

The spear is an ancient offensive weapon. The word "spear" is derived from the Latin word, "sparus", which may have a relation with "spar", or a beam. The spear began as a stake with a sharp end, and in addition to the club, may be one the oldest weapons used by man. The spear was used by all prehistoric races, and savages learned to hurl or thrust it. The spear form is still used in modern day bayonets, which are spears attached to a rifle, as well as the lance and boar spear. Read the rest of this entry »