Pilum

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Roman_Soldiers
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Roman_legions
Roman expansionism
legionnaires
Roman warfare strategies
gptkbp:benefits disruption of enemy lines
gptkbp:combat_role infantry weapon
gptkbp:composed_of gptkb:item
wooden shaft
gptkbp:conservation_efforts found in museums
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in Roman art
gptkbp:cultural_representation in films and literature
gptkbp:defeated thrown and left behind
gptkbp:design to penetrate shields
gptkbp:designed_by Roman military engineers
gptkbp:features barbed tip
gptkbp:fighting_style high against infantry
gptkbp:first_introduced 3rd century BC
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied by military historians
gptkbp:historical_context ancient warfare
gptkbp:historical_documentation gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:historical_event during the Punic Wars
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:historical_significance key to Roman military tactics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pilum
gptkbp:influenced subsequent military weapon designs
gptkbp:influenced_by Celtic throwing weapons
Greek weapons
gptkbp:is_designed_for throwing
gptkbp:is_designed_to cause injury upon impact
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with gladius
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:length approximately 2 meters
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Cannae
gptkbp:notable_features dual-pointed design
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Julius_Caesar's_army
gptkbp:origin gptkb:football_match
gptkbp:primary_source disrupt enemy formations
gptkbp:replaced_by later projectile weapons
gptkbp:reproduction available for historical reenactments
gptkbp:restoration gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:symbolizes Roman military prowess
gptkbp:throws enemy troops
gptkbp:training for effective use
gptkbp:used_in defensive tactics
siege warfare
training exercises
military drills
Roman conquests
gptkbp:varieties different types based on region
gptkbp:weight about 2-3 kg