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onager

Wild ass found in western Asia. Onagers are sandy brown, lighter underneath, and about the size of a small horse. (Species Equus hemionus.)



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For years, archeologists assumed these were the bones of the Onager, a type of wild ass.
Often before heavy infantry were sent in, a barrage of missile fire from Onagers and Ballistas (ancient artillery) were used to weaken and dishearten the enemy.
 
 
 
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