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Pugio

Okay, kiddo, let me explain what a pugio is. A pugio is a type of short sword or dagger that was used a long long time ago by the ancient Romans. It was a very popular weapon that soldiers would use in close combat.

The pugio was not very long, it was only about 7 to 11 inches long, which is about the size of a ruler. The blade of the pugio was very sharp and could easily pierce through an enemy's armor. It also had a sharp point at the end which could be used to make quick stabs at the enemy.

The handle of the pugio was usually made of metal or wood, and it would have a lot of decorations on it. Sometimes, it would be made to look like an animal so that the Roman soldiers could feel fierce and powerful when holding it.

The pugio was very important to the Roman soldiers because they needed a good weapon to protect themselves in battle. They would carry their pugio on their belt so that they could quickly pull it out if they needed to use it.

So, there you have it, kiddo! A pugio is a short sword or dagger that was used by ancient Roman soldiers in battles a long time ago.
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