Kestros (weapon)
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Kestros (weapon)
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A kestros or kestrophendone, respectively Latinized as cestrus or cestrosphendone, is a specially designed sling that is used to throw a heavy dart. The dart would typically consist of a heavy metal point approximately 23 cm (9.1 in) long, attached to a shaft of wood, typically 30 cm (12 in) long, and fletched with feathers or similar materials to provide stability of flight.
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2024-03-04T06:51:39Z
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