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I think our ancestors may have made use of ropes and simple wooden frames to lift the spears and hold them at the right angle, from a safe distance.
by brabel 2y ago
I think our ancestors may have made use of ropes and simple wooden frames to lift the spears and hold them at the right angle, from a safe distance.
- jcgrillo 2y agoI doubt you'd have enough control or the right vantage point to strike a killing blow from the end of a rope. You need to puncture vitals or you'll just end up with a very angry mammoth with a spear sticking out of it. So "steering" the spear to the point of impact and reacting precisely in the last fraction of a second is important. A modern corollary might be trying to shoot clays by steering your shotgun with a rope.
- 0cf8612b2e1e 2y agoSo long as you can survive the encounter, if you inflict any kind of decent wound, wouldn’t the animal eventually die due to blood loss or infection? Not at metal as an immediate kill, but whatever works.
- jcgrillo 2y agoEven hitting vitals won't be "immediate", you'll still have some hectic moments/minutes dodging the thrashing mammoth. But if you don't strike a mortal blow the danger is much greater because the animal won't weaken and slow down. Instead it'll get pissed and probably fight back even harder.
- kiliantics 2y agoI think rope, at least of any appreciable length and strength, is a much more modern technology.