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A mangonel was a type of medieval catapult or siege engine used to throw projectiles at or over a castle's walls. It had a range of 400 meters, nearly as long as the range of a trebuchet.
A type of catapult is called the Mangonel or the Onager. The Romans created this catapult. The word Mangonel is derived from the Latin word manganon which means an engine of war. Onager is the word for a type of donkey. Onager and scorpion was the slang term for Mangonel. An Onager kicks like a Mangonel and the Scorpions tail and stinger resemble the arm and hook on a Mangonel. The Mangonel could throw to 400 meters. It was used to throw a heavy amount from a bowl shaped bucket at the end of the firearm. It got its power from twisted sinew ropes like the Ballista but only has one arm instead of two. The Romans added wheels so it was very light and easy to move. It hurled rocks, burning objects, or anything they can find. It was the most common catapult of the medieval period but it wasnt very accurate.
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