Do you mean spears, which are similar, but not used in the javelin throw?
Javelins (spears), swords, and their shields were sometimes used as weapons.
Yes, both javelins and spears were used for warfare in ancient Greece. The spear, particularly the long thrusting spear known as the "dory," was a primary weapon for hoplite soldiers in phalanx formations. Javelins, or "akontia," were also utilized by light infantry and skirmishers for throwing at enemies from a distance. Together, these weapons played crucial roles in Greek military tactics and engagements.
The Greek hoplites used bronze-pointed spears, iron swords. Their light infantry used bows, javelins and rocks. Their cavalry used bows and javelins. The Persians used a variety of similar weapons. The warships used rams, javelins, bows and other assorted missiles.
to fight in the war =) True, but with the catapult, they could stay away from the enemy and still attack them. Javelins, arrows and large stones were used. that is true but they where also used for flinging big rocks
Javelins believe it or not, are members of the rodent family.
Ancient Greek athletes threw discus and the javelin.
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They used spears, swords, pikes, and chariots along with siege machines. Their helmets and greaves were made of bronze Shields were made of leather and bronze Swords and spearheads were made of iron.
Those who could not afford the armour and arms of an armoured warrior (hoplite) were used as light infantry (peltasts), having a light shield and armed with javelins or as archers with bows.
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Initial javelins were made of wood until the mid-1950's. Dick Held improved javelin aerodynamics and durability by introducing aluminum javelins around that time (his brother, Bud, was the world-record holder for a time). Current javelins are made of steel, aluminum and/or carbon fiber.