Javelin
 To
be able to throw a javelin with great strength and accuracy was just as
important for a Viking as being a good archer, practice in the javelin
began at a very young age. The most important thing was being able to hit
a target. Throwing at a target became a sort of people's sport. You were
also required to be able to throw with both hands. You could always be
injured in one arm and have to throw with the other. You would also
have to be able to throw the javelin over your own ranks and hit the
opponent. It was therefore important to be able to throw for great
distance. |
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