Atlatl Weapon Use By Prehistoric Females Equalized The Division Of Labor While Hunting – Study Shows
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A new study has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e., spear thrower) functions as an “equalizer,” a finding which supports women’s potential active role as prehistoric hunters. The atlatl is a handheld, rod-shaped device that employs leverage to launch a dart, and represents a major human technological innovation used in hunting […]