👉 Cithern, also known as a cithen or a cithernary, is a type of metal alloy that has been used in ancient and medieval times. It was first used to make armor, but it is now primarily used for decorative purposes. The word "cithern" comes from the Greek words "kithronos," which means "king's bed," and "tene", meaning "plate." The term originally referred to a type of metal alloy that could be