The Iberian tribes didn't generally participate in constant, open warfare, but instead fought short campaigns against their tribal neighbours during the migration season. Evidence suggests that, whilst battles between armies did sometimes occur, and there was much guerrilla-style skirmishing, the tribes also settled conflict by single combat between two 'champions'. These chosen warriors would duel with bronze swords, which implies that the duel itself was seen as a ritual. Duels would also regularly take place between warriors of the same tribe as part of their training, one of many other traditions intended to harden the men for war.
