A silver Peruvian atlatl from the 12th-15th century Atlatl in use. A spear-thrower, spear-throwing lever, or atlatl (pronounced / ˈ æ t l æ t əl / ⓘ [1] or / ˈ ɑː t l ɑː t əl /; [2] Nahuatl ahtlatl [ˈaʔt͡ɬat͡ɬ]) …

Oct 7, 2024 · The atlatl or spearthrower is a hunting technology that was invented at least 17,000 years ago by Upper Paleolithic humans in Europe. Atlatls give additional velocity and thrust …

The Atlatl is used for spear-throwing, usually three to eight feet in length. By resting the spear in the Atlatl, pulling the throwing arm back, and then releasing the spear, the Atlatl acts as a lever …

Thunderbird Atlatl makes a wide variety of different atlatls. Below you’ll find all of our spear-throwers and darts, and an explanation of their unique characteristics. All of these atlatls were …

A unique weapon used by Aztecs in their fight was a special spear thrower called atlatl. Atlatl was used in a single hand-grab and allowed an Aztec warrior to throw his spear with more force, …

Mar 14, 2023 · The first finding of an atlatl or spear thrower was excavated by the French paleontologist Edouard Lartet and the English collector Henry Christy in 1863 during their …

Oct 21, 2024 · The atlatl, an ancient spear thrower, is one of humanity’s earliest tools. Its simple yet ingenious design revolutionised early hunting and fishing techniques, providing a …

A spear thrower, also commonly called an atlatl is a device used to enhance the speed of a spear, javelin, or dart. The curious word, atlatl comes from the Classical Nahuatl, also known simply …

Nov 16, 2023 · Spear-throwers, or atlatls, are seldom used these days because most hunters use firearms, but they were once a common weapon. They consist of a shaft with a hook or cup on …

When the animal’s head breaks the surface, Okitkun the rifle lying beside him and instead raises an ancient once used to hunt woolly mammoths, and sends a spear through the air toward the …