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In the video game Total War: Rome II, Greek factions have very limited if any access to archers, but stone slingers and javelinmen are widely available. Were bows unpopular as weapons of warfare in ancient Greece? If so, why?

by /u/PassionateRants in /r/AskHistorians

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