slingbadger
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Not really sure if this is history, but it is mythology. Sometimes history is a myth. Anyway, the Ulster cycle is the national epic of Ireland, full of magic, giants, battles and slingers. In one, Lugh, faces the giant Fomorian Balor of the Baleful Eye. When Balor opens his eye, all that he sees dies. In battle, Lugh puts a stone in his sling, and hits Balors eye so hard, it flies out the back of his head, and into the Fomor army. Troops die before the eye closes forever. After that, Lugh cuts off Balor's head to show the army. Yes, I know this sounds similar to David and Goliath, but this story is pre Christian.
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