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The sica was used by the thraex gladiator. It was curved making it easy to strike the opponent's back.
http://www.tribunesandtriumphs.org/gladiators/gladiatorweapons.htm. |
The semispathae is a half sword used by Hoplomachi. http://www.tribunesandtriumphs.org/gladiators/gladiator-weapons.htm.
http://www.tribunesandtriumphs.org/gladiators/gladiator-weapons.htm.
GLADIATOR WEAPONS
Arcus: Bow and Sagitta an arrow
Contus: (Pike or lance)
Acinaces: Single edged cavalry sword
Fascina: Tridents, harpoons
Gladius: Sword
Gladius Graecus: Leaf shaped sword
Hasta: Spear for thrusting
Iaculum: Casting net
Lancea: short javelin, or spear
Parmula: Small, light shield
Pilum: Long, heavy throwing spear
Plumbatae or martiobarbuli (lead-weighted darts)
Pompeianus: Sword
Pugnum: Small shield used for thrusting
Pugio: Dagger
Sagitta: Arrows
Semispathae: Half-swords
Sica: Short, curved sword or scimitar
Spatha: Long broadsword
Verutum: Short, light throwing spear
http://www.tribunesandtriumphs.org/gladiators/gladiator-weapons.htm