The Hungarian bow is a symmetric, composite and recurve bow. It was invented in Central Asia. A recurve bow is a bow that, in contrast to the simple bow longbow, has ends that curve away from the archer when the bow is held in shooting position. ...
It improved on the Hun bow by lengthening its lower part until both halves were of equal size. This symmetry increased both its range and accuracy. If the archer was using the Hungarian bow while mounted, he or she needed to stand up in the saddle, an action that was impossible until the invention of the stirrup. See also composite bow. Hun bow The Hun bow is an asymmetric, composite and recurve bow. ... Haniwa horse statuette, complete with saddle and stirrups, 6th century, Kofun period, Japan. ... A composite bow is made from different materials laminated together, usually applied under tension. ...
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