Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
ancient weapon
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| gptkbp:etymology |
from Greek 'ballistēs', meaning 'thrower'
|
| gptkbp:firstAppearance |
4th century BCE
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ballista
|
| gptkbp:improves |
gptkb:Romans
|
| gptkbp:mechanismOfAction |
twisted skeins of sinew or hair
|
| gptkbp:notableProject |
bolts
stones large arrows |
| gptkbp:operatedBy |
crew
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| gptkbp:originatedIn |
gptkb:ancient_Greece
|
| gptkbp:provides |
torsion
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:onager
catapult scorpio |
| gptkbp:type |
siege engine
|
| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:ancient_Greeks
gptkb:ancient_Romans |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
launching projectiles
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
naval battles
siege warfare |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:shooting
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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