Gladius

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sword
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:the_Roman_Senate
gptkb:the_Roman_Empire
gptkb:the_Roman_legions
the centurion
gptkbp:can Roman officers
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:artisans
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:Roman_Empire
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_accompanied_by a scutum
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in a belt or baldric
gptkbp:known_for its versatility
its effectiveness in battle
its balance and handling
gptkbp:length approximately 60-85 cm
gptkbp:material gptkb:Iron_Age
gptkbp:notable_features short length and wide blade
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Julius_Caesar
gptkbp:often_traded_as a military trophy
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkbp:originated_in 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_by gptkb:Soldier
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:military_training
gptkb:the_Roman_army
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:infantry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Roboute_Guilliman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5