3827. SWORD AND A DAGGER, C. 1500 B.C. MESOPOTAMIA The short sword was the favorite defensive weapon of all periods. It was carried in a sheath over the left thigh which was attached to a belt. ‘They all handle the sword, and are expert in war; Every man hath his sword upon his thigh, because of dread in the night’ Song of Songs 3:8
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