The xiphos (Ancient Greek: ξίφος [ksípʰos]; plural xiphe, Ancient Greek: ξίφη [ksípʰɛː]) [1] is a double-edged, one-handed Iron Age straight shortsword used by the ancient Greeks. It was a …

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Jul 7, 2025 · The Xiphos sword is among the most renowned ancient weapons. Known for its double-edged blade and compact length, the Xiphos was the favorite sidearm of Greek …

The xiphos is a type of ancient Greek sword, used primarily by hoplites (heavily armed foot soldiers) during the classical period of Greece, roughly from the 7th century BCE to the end of …

Jun 5, 2022 · The term xiphos is a generic term for sword, though it has come to be associated with the Greek leaf-shaped sword. The xiphos was the typical sword of Classical Greece and …

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Oct 3, 2024 · Symbol of Spartan Discipline: The xiphos exemplified the Spartan emphasis on practicality and efficiency. Its unadorned design reflected the Spartan disdain for unnecessary …

Apr 20, 2025 · Shorter than most swords but perfectly balanced for both cutting and thrusting, the xiphos was designed for one purpose: to kill efficiently in the suffocating press of close combat.

The Greek xiphos, recognized by its elegant leaf-shaped blade, was a vital close-combat weapon in the arsenal of ancient hoplite warriors. Emerging in the 6th century BC, it evolved from …

The xiphos (Ancient Greek: ξίφος [ksípʰos]; plural xiphe, Ancient Greek: ξίφη [ksípʰɛː]) [1] is a double-edged, one-handed Iron Age straight shortsword used by the ancient Greeks. It was a …