Archimedes was a great Greek thinker and inventor
Who was able to give Syracuse city an edge as a mentor
When he made a giant claw that picked Roman galleys up
From the sea and sink these ships weighing 60 tons all up
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Until I read this fascinating poem, I had only heard of Archimedes principle in physics. I was amazed to learn of his warfare inventions you so aptly describe. Archimedes was indeed an amazing genius the Romans would have liked to have taken alive. Thank you for this most informative poem