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title: Peltast
author: Magnus Manske
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1060/peltast/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Peltast

_Authored by Magnus Manske_

## Image File

[![Peltast](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/1060.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/1060.jpg)

## Image Caption

A peltast was a type of [Greek](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/greek/) infantryman who was usually armed with a javelin and who carried a light shield. Originating from Thrace, the peltast was a common sight in [Greek warfare](https://www.worldhistory.org/Greek_Warfare/) during the Classical period and especially following the [Peloponnesian War](https://www.worldhistory.org/Peloponnesian_War/).

## Cite This Work

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Manske, M. (2013, February 12). Peltast. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1060/peltast/>
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Manske, Magnus. "Peltast." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 12, 2013. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1060/peltast/>.
### MLA
Manske, Magnus. "Peltast." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Feb 2013, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1060/peltast/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Agrianian3.jpg) by [**Magnus Manske**](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Agrianian3.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 12 February 2013. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.