In Asia, where warriors were often mounted on horseback, shorter composite bows became popular, while longbows made of yew made England a military power through much of the Middle Ages. It’s possible that early humans were using bows and arrows even earlier.ĭistinctive styles of equipment and technique developed in almost every region of the world. The earliest evidence of archery – arrowheads made of flint – dates back to around 20,000 BC. Archery initially emerged as a technique for hunting and then later for warfare. The history of the bow and arrow is entwined in the history of humanity. Factor in that each one can also be used for traditional archery, and it is not hard to see why our selection of fantasy bows is one of the very best.Archery is one of the oldest arts still practised today. We also offer bows from a few popular series, including some Lord of the Rings bows that reflect the weapons wielded by the elves of Middle-earth, including a few longbows based on the weapons of Legolas himself! Vibrancy of color and intricate detailing on each piece makes every fantasy bow here at Medieval Archery a stunning sight to see. They come in a number of styles, ranging from elven bows adorned with natural designs and flowing scrollwork to rugged woodsman and ranger bows fit for the best of hunters. This ensures that as ornate as they may look, each one is also a functional bow that you can use to nock, draw, and fire arrows. Like our more traditional longbows, each and every one of our fantasy bows are crafted entirely by hand. After all, we carry a number of fantasy bows that are every bit as functional as they are lovely to look at. If your favorite archer happens to be born of fantasy, then perhaps you might find their bow here at Medieval Archery. The power of a bow in skilled hands is quite well-known, and it the fearsome reputation of archers that likely makes the weapon as popular in fiction as it was in history.
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