The Powerful Hasta
The hasta was the Romans spear. Hasta means spear in Latin. This weapon was longer than a sword so they could attack their enemy from a farther distance. This spear was not throw it was used for thrusting. It was 6 and a half feet long, with a shaft made of ash. The head was created from iron, and had a sharp point. Roman soldiers that carried these spears were called, Hastati. Hastae were the main weapon in the time of ancient Rome and probably the most effective.