I think Goliath was a “giant” in the same sense that an NBA player is a giant. Not like a mythical species in the Bible, just a genetic anomaly family that was crazy big and strong. Meanwhile, the average height was back then was much shorter than it is now.
So think of a fairly average but smallish guy beating up Shaq and I think that’s what we are supposed to envision.
Fun fact: Humans are also susceptible to rocks.
I think Goliath was a “giant” in the same sense that an NBA player is a giant. Not like a mythical species in the Bible, just a genetic anomaly family that was crazy big and strong. Meanwhile, the average height was back then was much shorter than it is now.
So think of a fairly average but smallish guy beating up Shaq and I think that’s what we are supposed to envision.
I don’t know about that. Have you seen David!? He’s 20 ft tall and made of pure marble! Just imagine what Goliath looked like!!
Oberyn Martel vs. The Mountain
Interesting. I have to write that down.
What would you suggest, though, if I wanted to hurl a 90 kilo stone about 300 meters towards an enemy?
Only 300 meters? A gravity trebuchet is sufficient, though large bore naval guns can reach your enemies miles away.
I miss trebuchet memes. The only thing Reddit ever mastered.
Would a catapult do the trick?
Never! There has to be some kind of a superior siege engine 🤔