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General Li Mu's bow |
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Li Mu, the famous General of the Zhao State,
not only could direct military operations with miraculous skill,
but he was also good at bow arts. This kind of bow was a special
one that was equipped to the "Bow Battalion" under
the command of Li Mu. |
| Yan-zhao long bow |
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According to legend, the body of the bow is made
of an extremely tough hardwood that is only produced in Taishan
Mountain. The edge of the bow is made of cattle's horn produced
in the Yan State, and the bowstring is made with elk's tendon
pasted with fish glue. It is said that in the Spring and Autumn
period, King Ping of the Jin State once shot through over seven
layers of armor with the bow. |
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