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Assegai

usgb/ˈæsəɡaɪ/Volume
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Cultural Weapon

The assegai is particularly associated with South African cultures, especially the Zulu.

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Museums often display Zulu shields and assegais together.
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Historical Usage

Assegais were important historically in tribal warfare and hunting in Africa.

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Warriors in history books are often described carrying assegais.
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Weapon Description

Highlighting its design can help visualize the weapon; it's long, thin, and sharp-tipped.

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The warrior's assegai was long enough to reach enemies at a distance.
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