The atlatl is an ancient throwing weapon that predates bows and arrows. From Wordnik.com. [The Random World of Awesome] Reference
My last post included the word atlatl as a humorous rhyme. From Wordnik.com. [The Random World of Awesome] Reference
The atlatl is a weapon perfected in ancient times, it is so easy to learn, many people pick it up and hit the target. From Wordnik.com. Reference
The atlatl was too far away, the odds against him. From Wordnik.com. [Crystal Rain] Reference
Long range (stand off) atlatl propelled throwing spears. From Wordnik.com. [Some time back Dave Petzel made an excellent post concering the last days of Neanderthal man.] Reference
Dotar Sojat: I salute anybody who knows what an atlatl is. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Attack of the Drones] Reference
Against such juggernauts the atlatl is but a pathetic twig. From Wordnik.com. [Letter From America: The Neo-Neolithic] Reference
Bannerstones were an improvement on basic atlatl technology. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-09-01] Reference
14: 32 @innaj "atlatl" could be seen as a very pointed remark!. From Wordnik.com. [xkcd did what now?] Reference
I think that the atlatl can be used for throwing tennis balls!. From Wordnik.com. [Catching up, again] Reference
This makes me want to place my atlatl in her all-that-is-warmth. From Wordnik.com. [I Know Where the Yakonan Have Gone] Reference
He held his atlatl in one hand and throwing spears bundled in the other. From Wordnik.com. [Crystal Rain] Reference
History and Primitive Technology The atlatl, firepiston and other ancient devices. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2002-04-01] Reference
Smooth, like a Rhapsody says: ....“atlatl” is a Falcons fan who stutters, right?. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Attack of the Drones] Reference
Oaxyctl picked up his atlatl and spears and walked forward to pick up the canvas bag. From Wordnik.com. [Crystal Rain] Reference
They also, according to the program, possessed a spear launching technology called atlatl. From Wordnik.com. [The Speculist: Your World Frightens Me] Reference
There's a pretty big overlap between the flintknapping crowd and the atlatl throwing crowd. From Wordnik.com. [April 2007] Reference
Astonomy Picture of the Day image of "The Colorful Moon" atheism atlatl auditory hallucinations. From Wordnik.com. [MY KNEES (PART TWO -- SURGERY AND REHAB)] Reference
Oaxyctl held his atlatl at his side as they walked on, spears strapped in a tight bundle with cord. From Wordnik.com. [Crystal Rain] Reference
"Man made the atlatl (spear thrower) and the bow and arrow and fished with nets, arrows and traps.". From Wordnik.com. [Saltillo's Museum of the Desert in Mexico explores every aspect of desert Life] Reference
Anyway, one of the comments on that post came from someone who competes in world atlatl competitions!. From Wordnik.com. [The Random World of Awesome] Reference
Highlights of this morning's run brought a guy using an atlatl to play fetch with his golden retriever at the dog park. From Wordnik.com. [you taste like tear stains and could have beens but I love a good train wreck.] Reference
The Aztecs were still using atlatls when the conquistadors landed; an expertly thrown atlatl could pierce the Spanish mail. From Wordnik.com. [The Random World of Awesome] Reference
Back in the misty reaches of the 1980s, it seems, students of Early Man experimented with the atlatl and realized throwing it could be fun. From Wordnik.com. [Letter From America: The Neo-Neolithic] Reference
Robert Berg, a Candor resident, is bringing the atlatl back. From Wordnik.com. [theithacajournal.com -] Reference
"Slopey" invented the atlatl, though he didn't call it that. From Wordnik.com. [2theadvocate.com Latest News] Reference
Maybe that's why it's nice to see the atlatl question return. From Wordnik.com. [The Green Bay Press-Gazette Latest Headlines] Reference
These questions are for advice only, including the atlatl proposal. From Wordnik.com. [The Green Bay Press-Gazette Latest Headlines] Reference
Each student had a chance to use the atlatl after the demonstration. From Wordnik.com. [Marshall Democrat-News Headlines] Reference
The department will also seek to legalize the atlatl for small game hunting. From Wordnik.com. [JSOnline.com] Reference
Either way, the dart's back end is concave to slide into a spur on the atlatl. From Wordnik.com. [The Green Bay Press-Gazette Latest Headlines] Reference
It includes a picture of an atlatl, a notched stick used to throw primitive spears. From Wordnik.com. [JSOnline.com] Reference
Former world atlatl champion Ray Strischek of Athens, far left, guides lithic artist Roy. From Wordnik.com. [The Columbus Dispatch Feed] Reference
Ray Strischek, a former world champion atlatl thrower from Athens and a co-founder of the. From Wordnik.com. [The Columbus Dispatch Feed] Reference
In the evolution of weaponry, the atlatl almost made hand-thrown spears obsolete in ancient times. From Wordnik.com. [The Green Bay Press-Gazette Latest Headlines] Reference
To my knowledge there has not been an atlatl (spear chucker) associated with any Neanderthal sites. From Wordnik.com. [digg.com: Stories / Popular] Reference
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