The Late Roman and Byzantine Navies - Emmaf.org
The Late Roman and Byzantine Navies - Emmaf.org
The Late Roman and Byzantine Navies - Emmaf.org
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Byzantine</strong> Navy: Not Just Greek Fire<br />
Texts speak of throwing baskets of live scorpions or snakes at enemies,<br />
<strong>and</strong> also projecting pots of powdered quicklime. Such pots formed a dust<br />
cloud which suffocated <strong>and</strong> blinded the enemy.