Divine Weapon: The Trident

 

What are we to make of the trident? The three-toothed spear has seen service as the divine weapon of mythic deities, the fishing implement of common mortals and a symbolic weapon in gladiatorial combat. What does it mean, and was it ever a practical weapon? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick look for answers in myth, archaeology and military history. 

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Loading transcript

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about re… 

Social links

Follow podcast