What is Greek Fire?

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Greek fire, a medieval weapon of mass destruction, was likely developed by the Byzantines around the late 7th century CE.

This flammable liquid, once ignited, could not be easily extinguished by water, and was rumored to continue burning even when doused with it.

Greek fire was deployed from siphons or tubes on ships, resembling flamethrowers, and used against enemy vessels.

A formidable weapon, it could consume wood, cloth, and flesh, and was said to burn on water surfaces, with claims that only vinegar and stale urine could tame its flames.

During the first and second Arab sieges of Constantinople, Greek fire played a crucial role, its formidable presence helping to repel the invaders and contributing to the survival of the Byzantine Empire for centuries to come.

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Might be where a song of ice and fire got the idea for wildfire. Interesting stuff.

Maxslayrr

So it had something like grease in it im guessing

tinkerairforce

Good thing, cause I ALWAYS CARRY old urine.

dustinparks

Sorry but it's Anno Domini. You can try to use all the non-Christian terminology you want but it's still based on the birth of christ. You're going to have to change the entire year schema if you want to get away from christ. And you can never get away from Christ. It is and will remain Anno Domini

samadams

Not CE. BC or AD. Quit accepting new age bull

Tom-pezf

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