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While the common misconception is that the spear was a throwing weapon, this was probably quite rare given the spear was most likely a man’s primary weapon, he wouldn’t want to throw it away during the first seconds of the battle! It was said that Odin threw his spear over the heads of his enemies during the First Battle of the World, which is thought to have given way to the tradition of doing the same either before battles or during Viking sporting events, either literally or symbolically. Man Throwing Spear, Person Throwing Something Reference, Hand Holding Spear, Holding Spear Pose Reference, Gods Character Design, Holding Spear, Throwing Spear, Alien Illustration, Dynamic Action Poses

While the common misconception is that the spear was a throwing weapon, this was probably quite rare given the spear was most likely a man’s primary weapon, he wouldn’t want to throw it away during the first seconds of the battle! It was said that Odin threw his spear over the heads of his enemies during the First Battle of the World, which is thought to have given way to the tradition of doing the same either before battles or during Viking sporting events, either literally or symbolically.

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"The sagas suggest that the shield might be used two handed to defend against a powerful attack. In chapter 55 of Laxdæla saga, Bolli saw Helgi prepare for a thrust with his spear. Bolli dropped his sword to hold the shield with both hands. This trick did not stop Helgi's spear from penetrating the shield and wounding Bolli." -Hurstwic Viking Combat Shield Poses Drawing, Shield Pose Reference Drawing, Holding Shield Pose Reference, Shield Pose Reference, Shield Poses, Holding Spear Pose Reference, Shield Pose, Shield Drawing, Life Drawing Pose

"The sagas suggest that the shield might be used two handed to defend against a powerful attack. In chapter 55 of Laxdæla saga, Bolli saw Helgi prepare for a thrust with his spear. Bolli dropped his sword to hold the shield with both hands. This trick did not stop Helgi's spear from penetrating the shield and wounding Bolli." -Hurstwic Viking Combat

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