Near Eastern Weapon Parallels

Title

Near Eastern Weapon Parallels

Publication Type

Journal Article

Year of Publication

1999

Editors

Sorenson, John L. (Secondary)

Journal

Journal of Book of Mormon Studies

Pagination

39-40, 78

Volume

8

Issue

1

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Bibliographic Citation

Abstract

Parallels between sickle swords and two-bladed knives in ancient Mesoamerica and the Near East may strengthen the possibility of some historical link between the areas. Similarities in weapons terminology may also lead to fruitful research.

Mesoamerica
Warfare
Ancient Near East
Sword
Weaponry

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