Parthian Shot

Glossary

A cavalry technique wherein the horse-rider would retreat while the archer turns back and shoots at the enemy. It was popularised by the Parthians — a political and cultural dynasty from third century CE Iran.

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Parthian Shot%newline%A cavalry technique wherein the horse-rider would retreat while the archer turns back and shoots at the enemy. It was popularised by the Parthians — a political and cultural dynasty from third century CE Iran.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Parthian Shot”. Accessed April 27, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/parthian-shot/
MLA	“Parthian Shot.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/parthian-shot/. Accessed 27, April, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Parthian Shot. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/parthian-shot/. (Accessed: 27, April, 2024)