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Aklys
The aklys (Latin aclys, Greek agkulis) was a Roman javelin measuring approximately 2 m (79 in, 6.6 ft) in length, thrown with the aid of a leather strap or amentum, similar to a Swiss arrow. Every soldier was issued at least two.〔Blair, Claude and Tarassuk, Leonid, eds. (1982). ''The Complete Encyclopedia of Arms and Weapons''. Simon & Schuster. p. 17. ISBN 0-671-42257-X.〕 The origin is believed to trace back to the sixth century B.C.E. Oscan tribe in Italy.〔
The term also applies to a small mace or club equipped with spikes, attached to one arm of the wielder by a strap of adjustable length to enable the weapon to be retrieved after it had been hurled at an enemy. Its use probably goes back to the Osci tribe of southern Italy.〔 The weapon is also described as a dart〔Stone, George Cameron (1999). ''A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times''. Courier Dover Productions. p. 694. ISBN 0-486-40726-8.〕 and as a throwing stick or boomerang.〔Burton, Richard F. (1987). ''The Book of the Sword''. Dover Publications. ISBN 0-486-25434-8.〕
== Popular culture ==
The aklys, as a "thonged club", appears in various fantasy games such as ''Dungeons & Dragons''. The aklys appears in a supplement, ''Unearthed Arcana'', as well as ''Dragon Magazine'' Vol. 7, No. 2 (August 1982). It was described as "a weighted, shortish club with a stout thong ''(leather strap)'' attached to the butt. While it can be used as a hand-held striking weapon, its principal employment is as a missile. Once hurled, the aklys be retrieved by its thong."〔Dragon Magazine Vol. 7 No. 2, Page Six ()〕
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