What is an atlatl (spear thrower)? How does it work? Is it really faster than hand throwing spears? Did they really make hunting easier? - Quora
How powerful is an atlatl? - Quora
When did the bow and arrow replace the atlatl? - Quora
Why were spear useful in battles? - Quora
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Would you rather fight a bear with a spear or 4 wolves with a knife? (The goal is to survive the attack with the animals dead, not running away.) - Quora
Is the naginata a spear? - Quora
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What is the proper term for the projectile thrown using an atlatl: dart, spear, javelin? - Quora
Is there any consensus as to why the atlatl was abandoned so early
Why didn't the Romans use lawn darts like the early 1970 game a heavy dart? - Quora
How powerful is an atlatl? - Quora
Why don't throwing spears have stabilizing fins? - Quora
What is an atlatl (spear thrower)? How does it work? Is it really faster than hand throwing spears? Did they really make hunting easier? - Quora