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Что (кто) такое Parthian shaft - определение

EXPERT MOUNTED ARCHERY WHILE FLEEING
Parthian Shot; Parthian shaft; Parting shot
  • Relief from the "[[Hephthalite bowl]]", depicting a Parthian shot
  • Ladislaus I]] (left), church of [[Kraskovo, Slovakia]], 14th century

Parthian shot         
The Parthian shot is a light cavalry hit-and-run tactic made famous by the Parthians, an ancient Iranian people. While performing a real or feigned retreat at full gallop, the horse archers would turn their bodies back to shoot at the pursuing enemy.
Parthian shot         
¦ noun another term for parting shot.
Origin
C19: so named because of the trick used by Parthians of shooting arrows backwards while fleeing.
parting shot         
EPISODE OF AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. (S3 E13)
Parthian Shot; Parthian shaft; Parting shot
(parting shots)
If someone makes a parting shot, they make an unpleasant or forceful remark at the end of a conversation, and then leave so that no-one has the chance to reply.
He turned to face her for his parting shot. 'You're one coldhearted woman, you know that?'
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Parthian shot

The Parthian shot is a light cavalry hit-and-run tactic made famous by the Parthians, an ancient Iranian people. While performing a real or feigned retreat at full gallop, the horse archers would turn their bodies back to shoot at the pursuing enemy. The maneuver required superb equestrian skills, since the rider's hands were occupied by his composite bow and his body was twisted around. As the stirrup had not been invented at the time of the Parthians, the rider relied solely on squeezing pressure from his legs to stay mounted and guide his horse.