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[–] TeamBrett@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Archery rings were worn on the thumb of the archer’s release hand to protect it from the thrust of the bowstring

[–] Pilferjinx@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Interesting. I didn't know there were draw techniques that utilized the thumb.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago