Roman gladius

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sword
gptkbp:armament double-edged
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Roman_legions
gptkb:military_strategy
Roman culture
Roman history
Roman expansion
Roman identity
Roman legacy
legionnaires
Roman warfare
gptkbp:blade_width approximately 5 cm
gptkbp:carried_in sheath
gptkbp:combat_radius short range
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:artisans
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Roman military power
gptkbp:depicted_in Roman art
gptkbp:design_influence military swords
gptkbp:fighting_style thrusting and slashing
gptkbp:function close combat weapon
gptkbp:handles gptkb:Kickboxing
gptkbp:historical_documentation military museum exhibits
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkbp:historical_significance key to Roman military success
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Roman gladius
gptkbp:influenced European sword design
modern tactical knives
gptkbp:influenced_by Celtic swords
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:length approximately 60-85 cm
gptkbp:material gptkb:Iron_Age
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Trajan
gptkb:Julius_Caesar
gptkb:Augustus
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:Roman_Empire
spatha
gptkbp:performed_in gptkb:Punic_Wars
gptkbp:related_to scutum
gptkbp:replaced_by longer swords in late antiquity
gptkbp:symbolizes Roman civilization
gptkbp:training drill and practice
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Soldier
gptkbp:used_in archaeological studies
historical reenactments
historical novels
historical documentaries
military reenactments
military history courses
historical films
military strategy discussions
gladiatorial combat
Roman conquests
gptkbp:variant Hispanian gladius
Pompeii gladius
gptkbp:weight approximately 1 kg
gptkbp:worn_by gptkb:nave
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Legio_X_Fretensis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6