Marking of weapons: Anthropologically and Sociologically

Bill M · 4th February 2008, 11:04 PM

The wooden carved scabbard for the preceding Khukri shows lines of force. These were used by many societies for a variety of purposes. Some to protect the article enclosed in the scabbard.

Others to gather and focus energies.

And yet other societies made maze-like patterns to trap evil or destructive spirits.

Animistic societies feared the spirits of the animals they killed much more than they feared the animal when it was alive. They could deal with a living animal easier than a vengeful spirit.

4th February 2008, 11:04 PM	#12
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	The wooden carved scabbard for the preceding Khukri shows lines of force. These were used by many societies for a variety of purposes. Some to protect the article enclosed in the scabbard. Others to gather and focus energies. And yet other societies made maze-like patterns to trap evil or destructive spirits. Animistic societies feared the spirits of the animals they killed much more than they feared the animal when it was alive. They could deal with a living animal easier than a vengeful spirit. Attached Images