08-12-2017, 10:35 PM
The padre island bow theory is a fascinating aspect. But one question pops out:
If this is correct, then this must be a specially made bow, as the chap is clearly left handed - and so the safety mechanism is on the opposite side of the bow from where you would expect it to be.
Which is an important point. In all cases, a left handed archer would have trouble with the winding mechanism, never mind safety catches.
Of course, the left-handed bit could be an indication that this is zodiacal in nature, and we are referring to the night aspect of the zodiac sign, which was often referred to in mirror form to the day aspect.
If this is correct, then this must be a specially made bow, as the chap is clearly left handed - and so the safety mechanism is on the opposite side of the bow from where you would expect it to be.
Which is an important point. In all cases, a left handed archer would have trouble with the winding mechanism, never mind safety catches.
Of course, the left-handed bit could be an indication that this is zodiacal in nature, and we are referring to the night aspect of the zodiac sign, which was often referred to in mirror form to the day aspect.