Re: Re: bows

From: Henrix <henrix_at_...>
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 01:01:53 +0100


At 21:15 2000-12-20, Bryan Thexton wrote:
>I seem to recall that one set of Mediteranean islands was famous for
>its slingers, and that they were purported to carry three different
>lengths of slings tied around their head for ready access. Each
>length would be used for a different range.

The Balearic isles, yes.
They also had both lead and ceramic sling stones, presumably for different ranges and targets.

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Henrix

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