Asthetairoi

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The Asthetairoi (singular Asthetairos) were the elite of the Macedonian Infantry. They were chosen Pezhetairoi (Foot Companions), equipped with sarissa (21 feet long pike), argive shield, and short sword. They had mail-plate and bronze helmet. The Asthetairoi were the elite bodyguards of the Macedonian kings.

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This page was last modified 21:37, 20 August 2007 by Wikipedia user SU Linguist. Based on work by Wikipedia user(s) Neddyseagoon, STBot, Miq, SimonP and Valhallia and Anonymous user(s) of Wikipedia.
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