What is a weapon?

A weapon in Pahuyuth is a body part, an object or a systemic intervention that can be used to harm another living being.

Background

In the understanding of pahuyuth, basically every body part and almost every physical object can be used as a weapon. For teaching purposes, the types of weapons of Pahuyuth are distinguished in

Archery, slingshot weapons, firearms or other types of weapons do not belong to the typical weapons of Pahuyuth, but can be integrated into the individual fighting style one’s own diskretion.

Recommended glossary entries

  1. Bodily weapon
  2. Non-bodily weapon
  3. System weapon
  4. Close combat
  5. Sickle (weapon)

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