Czy proca znaleziona w Gdańsku jest zabawką?
Streszczenie
The article treats a unique of early medieval sling-shat found in Gdańsk. This item has
been classified in the archaeological literature as a children’s toy. Its size as well the features
of construction, however, are close to the items considered as a weapon.
Further the author discusses the suitability of this kind of weapon in battle and in
hunting, and arrives at the conclusion that it is more functional as a hunting weapon, but
its being used in the battle can not be excluded.