Trident

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Tridents were polearm weapons based on the agricultural tool, the pitchfork. Employed exclusively for thrusting, the trident provided a broader surface area upon which to skewer an opponent than did a spear. Variations of the trident design existed in almost all cultures where polearms were used in war. The trident was most famous for its use in the Roman gladitorial arenas.