👉 The did weapon, also known as the Didax or Didaxe, is a type of ancient Greek sling weapon that played a significant role in warfare during the Hellenistic period. Typically made from bronze, it was a simple yet effective tool consisting of a wooden handle and a leather or animal hide sling with a metal or stone ball attached to one end. The user would draw back the string, often using a bow or a simple lever, and then release it to propel the projectile with considerable force and accuracy. The did weapon's portability, ease of use, and ability to launch projectiles over long distances made it a favored weapon among infantry units, particularly in the armies of the Seleucid and Ptolemaic empires.
