The usual Arms of the Persians were, a Sabre or Cimiter, … a Javelin pointed with Iron, the Bow and Arrow, and the Sling, for offensive Weapons; and for defensive, besides Shields and Helmets, they wore Cuirasses, Brassets, and Cuishes.

“What is the Central Bank policy rate?”, in IMF,: “The central bank policy rate (CBPR) is the rate that is used by central bank to implement or signal its monetary policy stance.”

If they will fight with us, bid them come down, / Or void the field.

The round moon cakes, measuring about three inches in diameter and one and a half inches in thickness, resembled Western fruit cakes in taste and consistency. These cakes were made with melon seeds, lotus seeds, almonds, minced meats, bean paste, orange peels, and lard. A golden yolk from a salted duck egg was placed at the center of each cake, and the golden brown crust was decorated with symbols of the festival. Traditionally, thirteen moon cakes were piled into a pyramid to symbolize the thirteen moons of a complete year—that is, twelve moons plus one intercalary moon.