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[–] trollercoaster@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

On the other hand, they might dismiss it as a waste of ammunition. AFAIK There are Roman sources which complain about the polybolos being one.

[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You sure? As far as I know, there aren't any Roman sources about use of the polybolos.

[–] trollercoaster@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Unfortunately I don't remember exactly where I read this, but I think it might have been on an explanatory sign next to a reconstructed polybolos in a museum a long time ago.