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	akinakes
		Although akinakes is frequently translated "scimitar" and this misleadingly evokes images of a curved sword; however, it is clear from Josephus' passage
		That is, the sicarii (bandits) used weapons about the size of the akinakes, but with the shape more resembling the curved sica "sickle", and hence their name.
		Their shrine to Mars incorporated a mound made by piling brushwood, and on top of this mound they planted the akinakes sword which represented the god of war.
	home.ix.netcom.com /~kiyoweap/myth/arms-weap/akinakes.htm (698 words)

	HKT PTTK AKINAKES"
		Akinakes ograniczył się w tym czasie wyłącznie do pracy harcerskiej w Szczepie Sosnowej Szyszki.
		Od września 2001 roku HKT "AKINAKES" oraz OKTA PTTK "TRAPER", Młodzieżowy Dom Kultury w Gryfinie i koło PTTK w Trzcińsku Zdrój - (Trzcińskie Bractwo Przygody Turystycznej "KON-TIKI") stworzyły program, którego celem jest propagowanie i rozwój Imprez na Orientację i ich odmian nie tylko na terenie Szczecina, lecz również województwa.
		W HKT "AKINAKES" pozostał Robert Filispki i Rafał Konieczka.
	www.hkt.prv.pl /historia.html (1378 words)

	Swords and other edged weapons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		It is of Scythian origin, adopted by both the Medes and Persians from at least the seventh century until the second century B.C. The akinakes shown above, has the characteristic mount which allowed the wearer to suspend the weapon from a belt on the right side.
		Median & Persian officials are pictured wearing the akinakes on the stone reliefs of Persepolis.
		It could be supposed that only the most trusted officials were allowed be bear arms in the presence of the King.
	members.ozemail.com.au /~ancientpersia/weapons.html (270 words)

	Akinakes freebmd Akinakes
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		The acinaces, also spelled akinakes (Greek ἀκινάκης;) or akinaka (unattested Old Persian *akīnakah) is a type of sword or dagger used by the Ancient Persians.
		The design is of Scythian origin, but was made famous by the Persians, and rapidly spread around the old world (its influence can even be seen in the design of Chinese weapons).
	www.find-ask.com /Encyclopedia/Akinakes/Akinakes.html (666 words)

	Thracian weapons - Swords and knives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Thracian sword (the machaira/kopis, akinakes, or drepanon) often comes into special mention; it may be that the Dii were especially good at using it.
		Duncan Head, The Achaemenid Persian Army shows the Skudran throne-bearer from Persepolis tomb I. He wears a Saka coat and akinakes (the Skudra on some tombs lack the akinakes, carrying only javelins), recalling Thucydides claim (II.96) the the north-Thracian Getai fought as Skythian-style mounted archers; Darius I conquered and conscripted them for the Skythian campaign.
		Iron, bronze, and gilt akinakes Sword, with parts of the sheath, 3rd Centry BC.
	www.thrace.0catch.com /swords_main.htm (2991 words)

	AXE & OAK - excoboard.com
		The burial probably dates from the early third century B.C., when the Scythian culture that had occupied the southern Russian steppes was giving way to the Sarmatian culture.
		A large bronze or silver hair pin with a gold head was found in her left eye socket; this may indicate that she was sacrificed, or it may simply have fallen into her eye as the flesh decayed after burial.
		Some features of the artifacts, like the animal-style decorations, the akinakes, and the gold covering on the wooden items, are characteristic of the Scythians; others, such as the green inlay, are typical of the Sarmatians.
	excoboard.com /exco/thread.php?forumid=1921&threadid=5652 (562 words)

	Combative activites (Female Single Combat Club)
		European battles based on power and strength - the main goal was to disable the opponent.
		Historical fencing includes longsword, single-handed cutting swords, pole arms, rapier, as well as javelins, spears, akinakes (iron Scythes swords), battle axes and many other forms.
		Only a few fencing masters still exist who have been taught and continue to teach these weapons and techniques in an unbroken lineage (that is, a system that has been passed from master to student through the centuries).
	www.fscclub.com /vidy/fencing-hist-e.shtml (1400 words)

	Studien zum Kimmerierproblem - Kapitel 9.3.1.4
		Reitertracht, aber anstatt des glatten Leibrocks des Meders rund ausgeschnittener, frackartiger Rock mit Randborten (Pelzbesatz?); als Kopfbedeckung Baschlik; Akinakes; Spitzbart.
		Gleiche Tracht wie Sogder und Chorasmier; Baschlik mit stumpfer Spitze; Akinakes; persischer Bart.
		Skythentracht wie Saka haumavarga, Saka tigrachauda und Saka tyaiy paradaya; Kopfbedeckung Petasos oder Spitzmütze; Bewaffnung Akinakes und zwei umgehängte Spieße.
	www.kimmerier.de /kap09314.htm (731 words)

	Untitled Document
		It seems that the Eusebian chronology should be downscaled and that the dates of the pseudo-Scymnos are more in agreement with the archaeological material and a historical interpretation of this period.
		The author discusses in his paper also other artifacts showing the Caucasian-Luristan sources of akinakes of 7th and 6th centuries BC (a dagger from assembly of the British museum: Ancient Caucasian and Related Material, 2002.
		P.I 1, Fig.6), and also the formation of "Akinakes" in Northern Caucasus (grave.36 of the burial ground Kochipe in Maikop, Adygea republic, (Dudarev Lovpache 1999, 11, fig.
	www.fhs.cuni.cz /conference/blacksea2005/default.asp?id=8 (12501 words)

	HKT PTTK AKINAKES" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		W hufcu Szczecin-Dąbie działamy od 1998 roku, początkowo pod nazwą "Fanatycy Ognia" zaś od 2000 roku "Akinakes".
		Pełna nazwa - Harcerski Klub Turystyczny PTTK "Akinakes"
		Przejęta tradycja - ZSH "AKINAKES", 97 DSH "Fanatycy Ognia"
	www.hkt.prv.pl /onas.html (145 words)

	Judith
		The names Holofernes and Bagoas, moreover, are otherwise attested only in the Persian period, as are the loan words 'satrap' (5:2), 'turban' (4:15), and 'sword' (akinakes, 13:6), as well as the practice of 'preparing earth and water' (2:7).
		Delcor mentions the obvious Persian expressions in the book: 'God of heaven' (5.8), 'to prepare earth and water' (2.7), akinakes for 'sword' (13.6; 16.9), and the Persian names Holofernes and Bagoas.
		It would not, however, be surprising if a few Persian elements were retained in the Greek era, and ancient personal names would contribute to the period-colour (1967: 151).
	www.earlyjewishwritings.com /judith.html (1461 words)

	Armor of God
		The Persians used the zephos, a thrusting weapon with a point, rounded like a pencil, but with no cutting edge.
		In the akinakes sword, the emphasis was on the handle and the ornate decoration.
		It was actually a dress sword and was not considered a serious combat weapon.
	www.realtime.net /~wdoud/topics/armor.html (4708 words)

	History of Art:Barbarian Art
		The animal style developed by the Scythians was powerful and stylized, depicting animals and birds with their most important attributes (horns, paws, and beaks) exaggerated.
		It was applied to personal status symbols such as belt buckles, horse trappings, and weaponry such as akinakes (short swords), battle axes, and bow cases.
		The Iranian Sarmatians continued a stylized version of this animal ornament, often executed in repousse gold sheet accented with turquoise inlays.
	www.all-art.org /history128.html (1679 words)

	The Scythians, Sarmatians ... by Sergei V. Rjabchikov - English
		One can reconstruct the name of the Scythian god corresponding to the Greek god Ares.
		According to Herodotus (The History: Book IV), this god was incarnated in an iron sword akinakes placed on the top of a "temple" (a big heap of brushwood).
		Obviously this historian reported the god's name, and it was consonant with the word akinakes 'sword'.
	public.kubsu.ru /~usr02898/sl2.htm (3787 words)

	Military History Online - The Battle of Plataea - August, 479 BCE
		The Persian army, and the conscripts of the subject nations, were built for speed and maneuverability.
		The bow, short lance, and dagger-like sword (akinakes) filled out the weapons available to the Persian infantryman.
		The elite units, such as the Immortals, may have had scaled armor corselets, but their shields would have been constructed of leather covered wicker-work, and helmets, if worn at all, would have resembled elegant bronze funnels that sat atop their heads.
	www.militaryhistoryonline.com /ancient/plataea/default.aspx (2799 words)

	Akinakes Dagger
		EXTREMELY rare museum-grade Iron Age dagger of AKINAKES type c.
		May have seen use during the Mesopotamian Wars when the Hebrews were freed from the Babylonian Captivity in 586 b.c.e, or even by King Xerxes' Immortal Guard against King LEONIDAS 300 Spartans at Thermoplae in 480 b.c.e.
		Properly lit on acrylic stand, a stunning display piece.
	www.jfsantiquearms.com /edged_weapons/2.html (56 words)

	Livius Picture Archive: Apadana - Eastern stairs
		Their turbans resemble the Turkish baslik; only the first Mede wears the typical round cap.
		Their presents are a pitcher, bowls, a sword (akinakes), rings, a cloak, a coat, and trousers.
		The Elamites also lived to the inner core of the empire.
	www.livius.org /a/iran/persepolis/apadana-eaststairs/apadana-eaststairs4.html (507 words)

	myArmoury.com - My reco of an scythian Akinakes
		Posted: Sat 16 Sep, 2006 5:38 am Post subject: My reco of an scythian Akinakes
		Reconstruction of an (fl sea) scythian akinakes of the 6th century BC with organic hilt.
		Some scythians seems to prefere bronze weapons during the early iron age.
	www.myarmoury.com /talk/viewtopic.php?p=80783 (360 words)

	Behind the Name: Message: "Re: Kanakis: etymology" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		June 8, 2004 at 8:17:27 AM Reply to:
		Kanakis is obviously related to Akinakis (pl. Akinakes), 'sword' and Turkish Kana, 'dagger'.
		The use of this weapon in battle is thought to be a Scythian or Persian innovation, so perhaps the name derives from a Scythian or Persian word.
	surnames.behindthename.com /bb_sur/arcview.php?id=1825 (77 words)

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		Dudarev, Sergey L.: New data about the Caucasian genesis of Scythian akinakes
		Kovalevskaya, Vera: The network of land routes between the Caucasus and the
		(from the mapping of Scythian akinakes), sessions 1-2
	www.fhs.cuni.cz /conference/blacksea2005/default.asp?id=16 (2043 words)

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	Spiritual Romania Virtual Dream Tour 2005 - Romanian Dreamwork Centre
		There are many signs on the walls representing different periods – try understanding the meanings before the guide will tell you their story.
		In Nucu area, the cave that was a home for the people living in the VI-IV centuries B.C. still holds on its walls 12 signs of the “akinakes” swords used in Persia.
		Let us than try another experience and visit the sculpture camp in Magura
	www.explorarea-visurilor.ro /Uk/virtualtour.htm (2612 words)

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