The Spear Thrower
Photo Credit: Library of Congress

 
Humans have been constructing spears since they realized that pointy things hurt, but it was really the atlatl that shifted the balance of power between man and his prehistoric prey. This long, hook-shaped weapon allowed hunters to throw spears with great speed and accuracy and could kill even the biggest animals around if used properly.
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