Re: Non mains system

[Frank Olson <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob La Londe wrote:
> "Frank Olson" wrote in message
>
>> Actually, the Hyksos had the compound bow around the time they invaded and
>> conquered Egypt.  That was a bit more than 3000 years ago.
>
> I did a little looking on-line and could not confirm that to my
> satisfaction.  A couple sources make that claim, but the more reputable
> sources seem to say the Hyksos had composite bows.  That is bows assembled
> of more than one material.  Thye go on to say composite nows have been found
> in some of the pyramids and tombs of Egypt from that time period and after.

Actually composite *recurved* bows, not "compound".  My mistake.