Sling (weapon) facts for kids
A sling is a type of weapon which involves swinging a rock round to gain speed before throwing it. The sling is an ancient weapon which was used in the Roman Empire. A skillful slinger can hit a target 10x10 cm at 20 metres distance. A sling has operational range for some 200 metres.
The most famous user of sling was David, the future king of Israel, who killed Goliath by slinging a stone on his forehead.
In the Middle Ages, Spanish peasants used slings against Moorish cavalry. A hit on the horse's head could kill the horse.
Images for kids
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Girl using (Locally known as 'Gofan') in India
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Slingers on Trajan's Column.
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Ancient Greek lead sling bullets with a winged thunderbolt moulded on one side and the inscription "ΔΕΞΑΙ" (Dexai) meaning 'take that' or 'catch' on the other side, 4th century BC, from Athens, British Museum.
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Artistic depiction of a slinger from the Balearic Islands, famous for the skill of its slingers
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A South American sling made of alpaca hair
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Medieval traction trebuchet next to a staff slinger
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Medieval staff slingers (stern castle)
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A Tibetan girl guarding a herd of goats slings a small rock.
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Arab shepherd boy using a sling, c. 1900–1920, Jerusalem
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See also
In Spanish: Honda (arma) para niños
