Archery

Archery

One of the earliest weapons, the sport which tests skill with a bow and arrow is known as archery. The arrow consists of a slender shaft, usually pointed at one end and feathered at the other. The bow is made of a flexible, curved strip of strong, pliable material such as wood or metal. Connecting the two ends of the strip so that they bend, is a tightly drawn cord. By using the arrow to stretch the cord, the arrow can be released at great speeds with accuracy and force. The bow and arrow was also the weapon of choice for the ancient god of love: the Roman's Cupid, and the Greek's Eros. [AM] {NR}