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Ancient warrior
The Balearic slingers, indigenous to the Balearic Islands, were warriors from ancient times famed for their mastery in the art of using the sling. They
Balearic_slinger
Ranged weapon to throw projectiles
shaped projectile weapon). Someone who specializes in using slings is called a slinger. A sling has a small cradle or pouch in the middle of two retention
Sling_(weapon)
Topics referred to by the same term
HMS Slinger, three Royal Navy ships Slinger (weapon system), an Australian-made anti-drone weapon system Balearic slinger Joey Slinger (born 1943), Canadian journalist
Slinger
Largest battle of the Second Punic War (216 BC)
infantry carried either slings or javelins. The Balearic slingers, who were famous for their accuracy, carried short, medium and long slings used to cast stones
Battle_of_Cannae
Spanish archipelago in the Mediterranean
The Balearic Islands are an archipelago in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The archipelago forms a province
Balearic_Islands
called scutarii. Balearic slingers would use hardened leather shields tied to one arm in order to leave both hands free to use their slings. Ranged weapons
Warfare in the ancient Iberian Peninsula
Warfare_in_the_ancient_Iberian_Peninsula
much that he relented and gave them even more than they reclaimed. Balearic slingers were also present in the Carthaginian side in the 311 Battle of the
Mercenaries of the ancient Iberian Peninsula
Mercenaries_of_the_ancient_Iberian_Peninsula
Fictional and actual practice of wearing little or no clothing in battle
although Livy has them only nude from waist up. Strabo described Balearic slingers as fighting naked, protecting themselves only with a goatskin shield
Nudity_in_combat
Fiber produced from perennial grasses
thousand years old. Esparto was also used for making rock slings, most notably by Balearic slingers. In ancient times these were used as weapons of war, but
Esparto
Island in the Mediterranean Sea
were valued within the Roman legions for their skill with the sling (Balearic slingers). In 427, Gunderic and the Vandals captured the island. Geiseric
Mallorca
Armed forces deployed by the mid-Roman Republic
the legions and alae: Numidian light cavalry, Cretan archers, and Balearic slingers. From this time, these units always accompanied Roman armies. The
Roman army of the mid-Republic
Roman_army_of_the_mid-Republic
Final battle of the Second Punic War (202 BC)
reputation for breaking off if combat was protracted. Slingers were frequently recruited from the Balearic Islands. The Carthaginians also employed war elephants;
Battle_of_Zama
311 BC battle between Carthage and Syracuse
soldiers, 10,000 Libyans, 1,000 mercenaries, 200 Etruscans, and 1,000 Balearic slingers. After the army's departure from Carthage, sixty triremes and two
Battle of the Himera River (311 BC)
Battle_of_the_Himera_River_(311_BC)
Battle of the Second Punic War
infantry: 2,550 cavalries (11,580 African foot, 300 Ligurians, 500 Balearic slingers, 450 Liby-Phoenician 300 Spanish Ilergetes, and 1,800 Numidian horse
Battle_of_the_Rhône_Crossing
Military force of the Carthaginians
in 480 BC, Carthage regularly began employing Iberian infantry and Balearic slingers to support Carthaginian spearmen in Sicily. Punic recruiters toured
Military_of_Carthage
Army of the Roman Republic, 1st century BC
strength of their cavalry. Numidian javelineers, Cretan archers, and Balearic slingers were notorious for their effectiveness as light infantry. In most
Roman army of the late Republic
Roman_army_of_the_late_Republic
and were effective at a distance of between 100 and 150 meters. The Balearic slingers, used as mercenaries in Carthaginian and Roman armies, were famous
History_of_lead
Army of Roman civilisation (753 BC – 1453 AD)
the legions and alae: Numidian light cavalry, Cretan archers, and Balearic slingers. From this time, these units always accompanied Roman armies. The
Roman_army
Spanish island
(Balearic Catalan: [kəlviˈa]) is a municipality and resort town on the island of Mallorca, part of the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands
Calvià
218 BC battle in Spain, part of the Second Punic War
infantry, 2,550 cavalry (11,580 African infantry, 300 Ligurains, 500 Balearic slingers, 450 Liby-Phoenician 300 Spanish Ilergetes and 1,800 Numidian cavalry
Battle_of_Cissa
16th King of Carthage
thousand mercenaries, two hundred cavalry from Etruria, a thousand Balearic slingers, a large sum of money for military operations, as well as supplies
Hamilcar_II
Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea
nearby Balearic island of Mallorca (Majorca), such as Na Guardis, and "Na Galera" where numerous Balearic mercenaries hired on, no doubt as slingers, to
Ibiza
210 BC stalemate between Hannibal and Rome
Legion" and "Left Alae". Punic forces described by Livy included Balearic slingers and Spanish infantry, as well as elephants. The battle lasted one
Battle_of_Numistro
Helvetii v. Rome, Gallic Wars, 58 BC
in the Balkans In his Commentaries Caesar mentions Cretan archers, Balearic slingers and Numidian archers; the first two groups were famous mercenary classes
Battle_of_Bibracte
Mediterranean Sea Carthage Carthaginian Iberia Iberian mercenaries Balearic slinger Greek city-states of Sicily, led by Syracuse Stalemate Carthage retains
List of wars involving ancient and medieval Spain
List_of_wars_involving_ancient_and_medieval_Spain
Non-citizen troops in the Imperial Roman army
army's slingers continued to be drawn from the Balearics themselves, or, like archers, derived mainly from other regions. Independent slinger units are
Auxilia
Archaeological Roman site in Menorca, Spain
those of the Talayotic society, represented by the figure of the Balearic slinger so well known in the Mediterranean, since they played a very important
Sanisera
Homer. The narrative tells how these Greeks are captured by the native Balearic slinger tribes of the island, who plan to sacrifice them at the talaiots near
Nuredduna_(character)
Organized group supplementing the military or law enforcement
[citation needed] These included specialists such as missile troops (e.g. Balearic slingers and Cretan archers), cavalry (recruited among peoples such as the
Auxiliaries
Spanish poet and presbyter
story of sailors from Ancient Greece who were captured by the native Balearic slinger tribes of the island, and features one of Costa i Llobera's most famous
Miquel_Costa_i_Llobera
Evolution of ancient Rome's armed forces
argues that auxiliary forces largely consisted of Cretan archers, Balearic slingers and Numidian infantry, all of whom fought on foot. As Rome's borders
Structural history of the Roman military
Structural_history_of_the_Roman_military
Battle of the Second Punic War, fought in Spain
were notoriously ill-trained and ill-disciplined. Slingers were frequently recruited from the Balearic Islands. The Carthaginians also employed war elephants;
Battle_of_Ibera
Collective name of Mallorca and Menorca
Gimnèsiques), is a collective name given to the two largest (and easternmost) Balearic Islands, Mallorca and Menorca, distinguishing them from the Pityuses (Catalan:
Gymnesian_Islands
Epic poem by Miquel Costa i Llobera
ego of the poet Homer. The Greeks are captured by a tribe of native Balearic slingers. On the verge of being sacrificed at the talaiots near the Coves d'Artà
La_deixa_del_geni_grec
areas controlled by Carthage along with mercenaries, especially the Balearic slingers and the Celtiberians. Hamilcar was succeeded by Hasdrubal the Fair
Roman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula
Roman_conquest_of_the_Iberian_Peninsula
Hispania Balearica was a Roman province encompassing the Balearic Islands off the east coast of modern Spain. Formerly a part of Hispania Tarraconensis
Hispania_Balearica
Decade
into Gaul. He deploys auxiliaries as part of this army, including Balearic slingers, Numidian and Cretan archers, and Celtic/Gallic cavalry (such as the
50s_BC
Calendar year
into Gaul. He deploys auxiliaries as part of this army, including Balearic slingers, Numidian and Cretan archers, and Celtic/Gallic cavalry (such as the
58_BC
217 BC battle of the Second Punic War
phalanx, usually forming two or three lines. Specialist slingers were recruited from the Balearic Islands. The numbers fielded by the Carthaginians are
Battle_of_Lake_Trasimene
Battle of the Second Punic War, 218 BCE
all of the mounted Iberians were light cavalry. Slingers were frequently recruited from the Balearic Islands. The Carthaginians also employed war elephants;
Battle_of_the_Trebia
Wars between Rome and Carthage (264–146 BC)
all of the mounted Iberians were light cavalry. Slingers were frequently recruited from the Balearic Islands. The Carthaginians also employed war elephants;
Punic_Wars
Light infantry or light cavalry soldier
they could run ahead of the main battle line; release a volley of arrows, sling stones, or javelins; and retreat behind their main battle line before the
Skirmisher
Comic book album
Unhygenix's fish. Pepe's skill with the sling may be a historical nod to the ancient slingers of the Balearic Islands, famous for their skill with this
Asterix_in_Spain
Phoenician city-state
eastern Iberia, and the islands of Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Malta, and the Balearic Islands. Tripoli remained de facto autonomous under the authority of local
Ancient_Carthage
Bocchorum, and Oppidum Bochoritanum) was an ancient city in northern Majorca (Balearic Islands, Spain), dating back to pre-Roman times. It was one of the oldest
Bocchoris_(city)
Garments worn on feet
Chappals Peshawari chappal Flip-flops (thongs) Slide Wörishofer Avarca, from Balearic Islands Slippers Closed slippers Open slippers Ballet shoes High-heeled
Footwear
War between Rome and Carthage (218–201 BC)
all of the mounted Iberians were light cavalry. Slingers were frequently recruited from the Balearic Islands. The Carthaginians also employed war elephants;
Second_Punic_War
Military campaign of the Second Punic War
all of the mounted Iberians were light cavalry. Slingers were frequently recruited from the Balearic Islands. The Carthaginians relied on the troop types
Roman invasion of Africa (204–201 BC)
Roman_invasion_of_Africa_(204–201_BC)
1862 historical novel by Gustave Flaubert
attending Salammbô Zarxas (Zarzas), a leader of the Mercenaries from the Balearic Isles The opening passage: It was at Megara, a suburb of Carthage, in the
Salammbô
War between Rome and Carthage (264–241 BC)
phalanx, usually forming two or three lines. Specialist slingers were recruited from the Balearic Islands. The Carthaginians also employed war elephants;
First_Punic_War
Roman general, politician, and rebel (d. 73/72 BC)
coast. Together they attacked and took Pityussa, the most southerly of the Balearic Islands, which they started using as a base. When this was reported to
Quintus_Sertorius
Spanish documentary filmmaker (1989–2020)
documentary filmmaker, known for his documentaries about the marine life of the Balearic Islands and for his collaboration with the NGO Proactiva Open Arms. Garfella
Fernando_Garfella_Palmer
Soldier who fights for hire
Hellenistic governance in the region. Carthage contracted Balearic Islands shepherds as slingers during the Punic Wars against Rome. The vast majority of
Mercenary
southwest France Hierbas de Mallorca, a liqueur produced on Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain Irish cream, Irish Mist, Irish whiskey — Ireland Islay whisky
List of drinks named after places
List_of_drinks_named_after_places
Roman Empire from about 27 BC to 476 AD
army's slingers continued to be drawn from the Balearics themselves, or, like archers, derived mainly from other regions. Independent slinger units are
Imperial_Roman_army
203 BC battle in the Second Punic War
reputation for breaking off if a combat was protracted. Slingers were frequently recruited from the Balearic Islands. Pitched battles were usually preceded by
Battle_of_the_Great_Plains
Battle of the Second Punic War in 203 BC
reputation for breaking off if combat was protracted. Slingers were frequently recruited from the Balearic Islands. In 206 BC Scipio left Iberia and returned
Battle_of_Utica_(203_BC)
238 BC battle of the Carthaginian Mercenary War in modern Tunisia
for breaking off if a combat was protracted. Specialist slingers were recruited from the Balearic Islands. The close-order Libyan infantry and the citizen
Battle_of_the_Saw
Mixed infantry and cavalry unit of the Roman auxiliary forces
light infantry, as follows: Units of slingers (e.g., those from the Balearic Islands), typically equipped with a sling, to harass the enemy from a distance
Cohors_equitata
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240 BC battle during the Mercenary War
for breaking off if a combat was protracted. Specialist slingers were recruited from the Balearic Islands. The close-order Libyan infantry and the citizen
Hamilcar's defeat of Spendius and Autaritus
Hamilcar's_defeat_of_Spendius_and_Autaritus
238 BC rebel victory over Carthage
for breaking off if a combat was protracted. Specialist slingers were recruited from the Balearic Islands. The close-order Libyan infantry and the citizen
Siege of Tunis (Mercenary War)
Siege_of_Tunis_(Mercenary_War)
Carthaginian military victory in 240 BC
for breaking off if a combat was protracted. Specialist slingers were recruited from the Balearic Islands. The close order Libyan infantry and the citizen
Battle of the Bagradas River (240 BC)
Battle_of_the_Bagradas_River_(240_BC)
American naval officer and diplomat (1780–1843)
naval veteran of the American Revolutionary War, George Farragut, from the Balearic island of Minorca. In late spring 1808, David Sr. suffered sunstroke, and
David_Porter_(naval_officer)
1110 battle of the Norwegian Crusade
Sintra (1109) Lisbon (1109) Alcácer do Sal (1109) Gibraltar (1109) Formentera (1109) Ibiza (1109) Menorca (1109) The Balearic Islands (1109) Sidon (1110)
Siege_of_Sidon
3rd-century BC mutiny of part of the Carthaginian army
tightly-packed formation known as a phalanx. Two thousand slingers were recruited from the Balearic Islands. Sicilians and Italians had also joined up during
Mercenary_War
Battle of the First Punic War
in a tightly packed formation known as a phalanx. Slingers were frequently recruited from the Balearic Islands, although it is not clear if any were present
Battle of the Bagradas River (255 BC)
Battle_of_the_Bagradas_River_(255_BC)
Land branch of the armed forces of the Byzantine Empire
archers and Heruli mercenaries in his army to reclaim North Africa and the Balearic Islands from the Vandals, and in 535–537, he recruited Heruli infantry
Byzantine_army
Catalan scuba diving pioneer and underwater filmmaker
profundidades recorded in the Seychelles Islands; Nuestras islas, filmed in the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands (Spain) and Tierras y profundidades in the
Eduard_Admetlla_i_Lázaro
256 BC battle of the First Punic War
in a tightly packed formation known as a phalanx. Slingers were frequently recruited from the Balearic Islands, although it is not clear if any were present
Battle_of_Adys
Battle of the Mercenary War
for breaking off if a combat was protracted. Specialist slingers were recruited from the Balearic Islands. The close-order Libyan infantry and the citizen
Battle_of_Utica
Military strategy
more specialized than the Cataphracts, being either archers and horse slingers (psiloi hippeutes) or lancers and mounted javelineers. The types of light
Byzantine_battle_tactics
Battle of the First Punic War, 250 BCE
in a tightly packed formation known as a phalanx. Slingers were frequently recruited from the Balearic Islands. Roman and Greek sources refer to these foreign
Battle_of_Panormus
Army of the Byzantine Empire, 1081–1204
'flies') with the use of an 'arrow guide' called the sōlēnarion. Slings and staff-slings are also mentioned on occasion. Shields, skoutaria, were usually
Byzantine army (Komnenian era)
Byzantine_army_(Komnenian_era)
Komnenos. Hand-trebuchet: The hand-trebuchet (cheiromangana) was a staff sling mounted on a pole using a lever mechanism to propel projectiles. Basically
List_of_Byzantine_inventions
Decade
Vladislaus accepts the margravial title of Moravia. Saracen pirates, from the Balearic Islands, raid the city of Toulon in Provence, and the Benedictine monastery
1190s
American naval officer and politician
briefly, she then joined the USS Congress and set sail for Port Mahon in the Balearic Islands, where, upon arrival, they joined with the rest of the Mediterranean
Seth_Ledyard_Phelps
BALEARIC SLINGER
BALEARIC SLINGER
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English, French, German, Gothic, Portuguese, Teutonic
Noble Ruler; Ruler of All; High-born Ruler; All-powerful Ruler
Boy/Male
French
Blond ruler.
Male
English
English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, ALLERICK means "all-powerful; ruler of all."
Male
English
English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, ALLRIC means "all-powerful; ruler of all."
Girl/Female
American, British, English, German
Rules All; Female Version of Alaric
Girl/Female
English German
Rules all. Feminine of Alaric.
Male
German
German contracted form of Visigothic Alaric, ALRICH means "all-powerful; ruler of all."
Male
English
English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, ALERIC means "all-powerful; ruler of all."
Girl/Female
Arabic, Greek
Warrior Queen of Syria; The Name is Barbaric in Origin
Boy/Male
German Scandinavian Teutonic
Noble ruler, noble ruler. Old German. King Alaric I conquered Rome in the early 5th century.
Boy/Male
English
Ax ruler.
Male
English
English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, ALERICK means "all-powerful; ruler of all."
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sindhi
Creeper
Male
English
English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, ALLERIC means "all-powerful; ruler of all."
Boy/Male
Christian, German
High Born Ruler; Ruler of All; Powerful
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, Christian, Dutch, English, French, German
Brave Ruler
Girl/Female
English German
Rules all. Feminine of Alaric.
Male
English
English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, ALLARIC means "all-powerful; ruler of all."
Male
Norse
Old Norse equivalent of Visigothic Alaric, composed of the elements al "all" and rikiaR "rich, mighty ruler," hence "all-powerful; ruler of all."
Male
English
English variant spelling of Visigothic Alaric, ALLARICK means "all-powerful; ruler of all."
BALEARIC SLINGER
BALEARIC SLINGER
Girl/Female
Latin
Mercies. Refers to Mary as Our Lady of Mercies.
Girl/Female
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Beautiful
Male
English
Son of Adam
Girl/Female
Tamil
Boy/Male
Arabic
Girl/Female
Australian, Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Equally in Everything; Honourable
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
A Holy Water Pot
Male
English
English habitational surname transferred to unisex forename use, derived from Celtic ard, ARDEN means "high," hence "from the high place."Â
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Meaning of Life
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Wise
BALEARIC SLINGER
BALEARIC SLINGER
BALEARIC SLINGER
BALEARIC SLINGER
BALEARIC SLINGER
a.
Alt. of Balsamical
n.
A belt. See Baldric.
a.
Foreign; adapted to a barbaric taste.
a.
Of or pertaining to the isles of Majorca, Minorca, Ivica, etc., in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Valencia.
n.
The act of imparting balsamic properties.
n.
The hypothetical radical C5H9O, regarded as the essential nucleus of certain valeric acid derivatives.
n.
A broad belt, sometimes richly ornamented, worn over one shoulder, across the breast, and under the opposite arm; less properly, any belt.
n.
A salt of valeric acid.
n.
The acid amide derivative of valeric acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance.
n.
Any similar oxide of hydrocarbon radicals; as, amyl ether; valeric ether.
a.
Performance to, or obtained from, valerian root; specifically, designating an acid which is usually called valeric acid.
a.
Barbaric in form or style; as, barbaresque architecture.
n.
A collar or neck chain, usually twisted, especially as worn by ancient barbaric nations, as the Gauls, Germans, and Britons.
n.
A ketone of valeric acid obtained as an oily liquid.
n.
A belt. See Baldric.
n.
A base, C10H19N, produced by heating valeric aldehyde with ammonia. It is probably related to the conine alkaloids.
a.
Valerianic; specifically, designating any one of three metameric acids, of which the typical one (called also inactive valeric acid), C4H9CO2H, is obtained from valerian root and other sources, as a corrosive, mobile, oily liquid, having a strong acid taste, and an odor of old cheese.
a.
Pertaining to, or desingating, an acid (called also valeric acid) derived from pentane.
v. t.
To treat or anoint with balsam; to relieve, as with balsam; to render balsamic.