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An '''arakh''' is a sword commonly used by the [[Dothraki]]. It is shaped half like a sword and half like a scythe. <ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Daenerys</ref> | An '''arakh''' is a sword commonly used by the [[Dothraki]]. It is shaped half like a sword and half like a scythe. <ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 11|Chapter 11]], Daenerys</ref> | ||
Revision as of 02:02, 12 July 2013
Khal Drogo wielding his arakh. Chris Dien. © Fantasy Flight Games
Dothraki arakh (TV Series), HBO Inc.©
An arakh is a sword commonly used by the Dothraki. It is shaped half like a sword and half like a scythe. [1]
Notes
According to a representative of Valyrian Steel [2] HBO arakhs are similar to khopeshes whereas in A Song of Ice and Fire, arakhs are more like scimitars. The arakh has a very significant curve, similar to very fine Persian shamshir swords: [3]
See Also
See Also: Armament, for further info on various weapon types.