Kallinikos

Greek Fire: A Byzantine Empire Wondrous Weapon

Greek fire, a terrifying incendiary weapon wielded by the Byzantine Empire from around 672 AD, changed the course of naval…

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Greek Fire - The Byzantine Empire's Enigmatic Superweapon

Greek Fire was an ancient superweapon devised, and used to great effect, by the Byzantine Empire. Its exact recipe was…

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Greek fire - The ancient weapon is still a mystery today

Greek fire was an incendiary weapon used by the Byzantine Empire in c. 672.   Used to set light to enemy…

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Greek fire - The ancient weapon still a mystery today

The inventor of the legendary weapon, Greek fire, was a Graeco-Syrian named Kallinikos. He was born in Heliopolis, modern-day Baalbak…

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