What is it about women and archery

FJTillDeath · November 03, 2011, 05:52:47 AM

Pat Conlon · November 05, 2011, 02:57:29 PM

Women and archery huh? Flexing that pectoralis major sure causes things to perk up.
Do you Notice anything that could get in the way of the bow string? Ever had a bow string burn your arm?
Ever wonder where the word Amazon came from, in describing women warriors?
Among Classical Greeks, amazon was given a popular etymology as from a-mazos, "without breast", connected with an etiological tradition that Amazons had their right breast cut off or burnt out, so they would be able to use a bow more freely and throw spears without the physical limitation and obstruction; there is no indication of such a practice in works of art, in which the Amazons are always represented with both breasts, although the right is frequently covered.

FJmonkey · November 05, 2011, 09:02:51 PM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on November 05, 2011, 02:57:29 PM
Women and archery huh? Flexing that pectoralis major sure causes things to perk up.
Do you Notice anything that could get in the way of the bow string? Ever had a bow string burn your arm?
Ever wonder where the word Amazon came from, in describing women warriors?
Among Classical Greeks, amazon was given a popular etymology as from a-mazos, "without breast", connected with an etiological tradition that Amazons had their right breast cut off or burnt out, so they would be able to use a bow more freely and throw spears without the physical limitation and obstruction; there is no indication of such a practice in works of art, in which the Amazons are always represented with both breasts, although the right is frequently covered.

Or you learn to shoot with your feet...

FJTillDeath · November 07, 2011, 03:41:30 AM

Wow, I never knew that

thanks for the info Pat.. imagine that, maybe thats where the "uni boob" idea came from

weymouth399 · December 30, 2011, 08:21:07 AM

Quote from: FJt!llD3@th on November 03, 2011, 05:52:47 AM

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Bob W

fj1289 · December 30, 2011, 12:36:25 PM

archery?! didn't notice...

Tengu · December 31, 2011, 05:09:44 PM

and only the girl in the last photo has correct technique!

oldktmdude · December 31, 2011, 05:57:19 PM

Quote from: Tengu on December 31, 2011, 05:09:44 PM
and only the girl in the last photo has correct technique!

That's not the only correct thing she's got!

craigo · January 01, 2012, 01:33:24 AM

woof!!! You ain't just whistlin' dixie!!!

You know, Gena Davis of Beetlejuice fame (amongest other films) is into archery. She was also one of the orginal Victoria Secret models. Again, woof!!! What a gal!!!

Just to be clear, in my klan, woof is a good thing.

Happy New Year each and everyone.

CraigO

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