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Cap of invisibility. In classical mythology, the Cap of Invisibility (Ἅϊδος κυνέη (H)aïdos kyneē in Greek, lit. dog-skin of Hades) is a helmet or cap that can turn the wearer invisible, [ 1] also known as the Cap of Hades or Helm of Hades. [ 2] Wearers of the cap in Greek myths include Athena, the goddess of wisdom, the messenger ...
Wuxia (武俠, literally "martial arts and chivalry") is a genre of Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists in ancient China. Although wuxia is traditionally a form of historical fantasy literature, its popularity has caused it to be adapted for such diverse art forms as Chinese opera, manhua, television dramas, films, and video games.
Gada – A mace used by the Monkey God Hanuman. Gandiva – An indestructible bow with 100 strings created by Brahma and later used by Arjuna. Halayudha – A plough used as a weapon by Balarama. Kaladanda – the staff of Death is a special and lethal club used by the God Yama or God of Naraka or Hell in Hindu mythology.
The Spartan army was the principle ground force of Sparta. It stood at the center of the Spartan state, consisting of citizens trained in the disciplines and honor of a warrior society. [ 1] Subjected to military drills since early manhood, the Spartans became one of the most feared and formidable military forces in the Greek world, attaining ...
Juggernaut (Cain Marko) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. [3] Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men #12 (July 1965) as an adversary of the eponymous superhero team. [4]
Dietrich von Bern's shining helmet. In the Þidreks saga, it was taken by Dietrich from the giants Hilldur and Grímur. In the Eckenlied, it is replaced with Ecke's armor, called "the new Hildegrim". [21] Hildisvíni Old Norse: Hildisvíni or Hildigǫlt: The name of the helmet Hildisvíni means "battle-swine", [22] and Hildigǫlt means "battle ...
From the end of 2022, all components of the Belgian Armed Forces will start adopting MultiCam as standard issue, except for the Naval Component. [ 2] Combat helmet. Future Assault Shell Technology helmet. United States. Combat helmet. In use by the Belgian Armed Forces. Gefechtshelm Schuberth B826. Germany.
Hoplites ( / ˈhɒplaɪts / HOP-lytes[ 1][ 2][ 3]) ( Ancient Greek: ὁπλῖται, romanized : hoplîtai [hoplîːtai̯]) were citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed with spears and shields. Hoplite soldiers used the phalanx formation to be effective in war with fewer soldiers. The formation discouraged the ...