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Greek fire was a burning-liquid weapon used by the Byzantine Greeks, Arabs, Chinese, and Mongols. The Byzantines typically used it in naval battles to great effect as it could continue burning even on water. It was largely responsible for many Byzantine military victories, and partly the reason for the Byzantine Empire surviving as long as it did. The formula was a secret and remains a mystery to this day. As one contemporary victim of Greek fire advised his comrades, “Every time they hurl the fire at us, we go down on our elbows and knees, and beseech Our Lord to save us from this danger.” I thought that this was interesting I heard about it befor on the history chanel and thought I would share it with you.