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Old 24th August 2017, 02:09 PM   #1
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That was the idea, Rick; phrases like "ΔΕΞΑΙ" (Dexai) meaning "catch" (this one).
Although multiple versions are registered, when going deep into this subject, like:
Names of conflicting states or cities; names of Generals; wishings to one self (Victory); (obtain) wishings towards the enemy; animals depiction: generally dangerous; thunderbolts, weapons and similar, as other symbols: scorpions, cobras, eagles, stylized thunderbolts, lances, tridents , etc.
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Old 24th August 2017, 06:23 PM   #2
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Slightly larger slingshot ammunition:

I just returned from a trip to the medieval town of Visby on Gotland. In an arrow slit on the top floor of the St.George gate in the 13thC town wall, can be seen a wedged stone missile catapulted from a mangonel during one of the medieval sieges!


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Old 24th August 2017, 06:33 PM   #3
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Beautiful ... and rather large for a slingshot ammo, indeed .
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Yes you can read about it on https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visby_City_Wall if you scroll down to Saint George Gate.

Not as fascinating as Tomar Castle, though.
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...Not as fascinating as Tomar Castle, though.
I see that you have been around ... and have a fine taste .
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