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Inside the powerful Ottoman army
Learn about the Ottoman Empire's army, which was renowned for its archers.
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What does the Sagittarius archer symbolize?
Sagittarius is considered to govern the period from about November 22 to about December...
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Greek bow
Greek bow; in the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford.
Courtesy of the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford
Kyūdō
bow drawn to its full extent
Haruo Satake
historic bows
A selection of bows that were used by different groups throughout history.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
Front and side views of (left) longbow and (right) modern composite bow relaxed,...
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recurve bow
Archer with a recurve bow and recreational target.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
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