Lembing adalah sebuah tombak ringan yang biasanya dirancang untuk dilemparkan, dulunya sebagai senjata jarak jauh , namun kini umumnya dipakai untuk olahraga. Lembing biasanya nyaris selalu dilemparkan menggunakan tangan, tak seperti umban , , dan busur silang , yang meluncurkan proyektil-proyektil dengan bantuan mekanisme yang dipegang tangan.
Bacaan tambahan
- Anglim, Simon et al., (2003), Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World (3000 B.C. to 500 A.D.): Equipment, Combat Skills, and Tactics, Thomas Dunne Books.
- Bennett, Matthew et al., (2005), Fighting Techniques of the Medieval World: Equipment, Combat Skills and Tactics, Thomas Dunne Books.
- Connolly, Peter, (2006), Greece and Rome at War, Greenhill Books, 2nd edition.
- Jorgensen, rister et al., (2006), Fighting Techniques of the Early Modern World: Equipment, Combat Skills, and Tactics, Thomas Dunne Books.
- Saunders, J. J., (1972), A History of Medieval Islam, Routledge.
- Warry, John Gibson, (1995), Warfare in the Classical World: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons, Warriors and Warfare in the Ancient Civilisations of Greece and Rome, University of Oklahoma Press.
- Rawlinson, G., (1882), History of Ancient Egypt, E. Cassino.
- Bothwell Gosse, A. (1915), The Civilization of the Ancient Egyptians, T.C. & E.C. Jack.
Pranala luar
- Samnite and early Roman pilum -type javelins [ pranala nonaktif permanen ]
- Picture of a Thracian Peltast with one javelin in his throwing hand and four javelins in his Pelte hand as additional ammunition
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