The ancient Celtic Carnyx being played for an audience. Polybius was a Greek historian who recounts that this was used in warfare to incite troops to battle and intimidate opponents. Can you imagine how terrifying it must have been to be a Roman soldier hearing this sound before heading into battle - we would have been quaking in our boots! 😧🫣🫨 This bronze wind instrument was used by the Iron age Celts between 300 B.C. and 200 A.D. The instrument’s height allowed it to be heard over the heads

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History Photographed on Instagram: "The Celtic Carnyx, used from 300 B.C. to 200 A.D., produced haunting sounds that Roman soldiers would hear before battle. This ancient wind instrument, noted by historian Polybius, roused Celtic troops and struck fear into enemies. 🎵 @abrahamcupeiro"