What is another word for tridents?
Pronunciation: [tɹˈa͡ɪdənts] (IPA) 
Tridents are ancient weapons that consist of a long shaft with three prongs at the end. They were typically used for fishing and hunting but were also used in warfare by the Greeks and Romans. The term "trident" is often used interchangeably with the words "trishul," "trifork," and "tridentine." "Trishul" is a Sanskrit term used in Hindu mythology, "trifork" is a common term used for utensils with three tines, and "tridentine" is used to describe the liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church after the Council of Trent. All of these terms refer to objects or practices that are similar to the traditional trident.
