List of types of spears
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This is a list of types of spears found worldwide throughout history.
Used equally in melee and thrown
Normally melee
Asia
Europe
Elsewhere
- Hoeroa (Māori, New Zealand)
- Iklwa (Zulu)
- Makrigga (Zande)
- Tepoztopilli (Aztec)
Normally used from horseback
Normally thrown
Europe
Elsewhere
- Assegai (Africa)
- Djerid (Asia Minor, India and Africa)
- Toggling harpoon (Americas)