The Falcata?

[OldMan]

I ran across a reference the other day referring to the Falcata swords as a Greco-Roman sword. It was my impression that the Falcata originated from the Ibensu-something (Spanish) peninsula. I have researched other more-reputable sites and none other, that I can find, refer to this as ever being used by the Greco-Romans.

So, my question is: Did the Romans or Greeks adopt this weapon? Am I correct in that this weapon originated in South-Western Europe and that it was not used by the Greeks or Romans? Finally, is this not one of the swords wielded by Hannibal's forces at the Battle at Cannae?

[CBR]

IIRC is it similar to the Greek Kopis but IMO I would say it is not correct to call the Falcata a Greco-Roman sword.