Leo VI supposedly invented a handheld version of this weapon called a (*) cheirosiphones, which was later thought to be particularly effective against siege towers.
A notable use of this weapon was important in the defeat of a force of monoxyla and Liutprand of Cremona provides the most trustworthy account of another battle featuring this weapon between the same combatants a century earlier. The Madrid Skylitzes contains a famous illustration of the use of this weapon and details its use during the rebellion of Thomas the Slav. Leo VI supposedly invented a handheld version of this weapon called a (*) cheirosiphones, which was later thought to be particularly effective against siege towers. This weapon was commonly used at the fore end of dromons and potential ingredients in this substance include pine resin, sulfur, and naphtha. For 10 points, identify this flammable substance of uncertain composition used by the Byzantine navy to ignite enemy ships.
A notable use of this weapon was important in the defeat of a force of monoxyla and Liutprand of Cremona provides the most trustworthy account of another battle featuring this weapon between the same combatants a century earlier.
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