Gladius

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Roboute_Guilliman
gptkb:Roman_Soldiers
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:the_Roman_Senate
gptkb:the_Roman_Empire
gptkb:the_Roman_legions
the centurion
gptkbp:can_be Roman officers
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Company
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of Roman power
gptkbp:depicted_in Roman art
gptkbp:design double-edged blade
gptkbp:fighting_style manipular warfare
gptkbp:function thrusting and cutting
gptkbp:historical_context Roman conquests
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Province
gptkbp:historical_role primary weapon of Roman infantry
gptkbp:historical_significance used in Roman military tactics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gladius
gptkbp:influenced modern fencing techniques
medieval sword design
the design of later European swords
gptkbp:influenced_by Celtic swords
gptkbp:is_decorated_with inscriptions or designs
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with a scutum
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as a belt or baldric
gptkbp:is_often_used_in a military trophy
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:known_for its versatility
its effectiveness in battle
its balance and handling
gptkbp:length approximately 60-85 cm
gptkbp:material gptkb:item
gptkbp:notable_features short length and wide blade
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Julius_Caesar
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Monarch
the Iberian sword
gptkbp:related_to the pugio
gptkbp:replaced_by longer swords in later periods
gptkbp:symbolizes Roman military prowess
gptkbp:technique used in close combat
gptkbp:type short sword
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:the_Roman_army
gptkb:battle
gptkb:the_Punic_Wars
gladiatorial games
the Roman civil wars
the defense of the empire
the conquest of Gaul
the Roman Empire's expansion
the Roman conquest of Britain
the Roman military campaigns.
gptkbp:variant Gladius Hispaniensis
gptkbp:worn_by gptkb:military_unit