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submitted 5 days ago by Olap@lemmy.world to c/scotland@lemmy.world

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It appears that the mysterious dodecahedron of roman west europe has been solved - it makes chainmail. But what were the carved balls for?

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[–] ogmios@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I saw something similar once, which was apparently used for knitting.

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised by knitting/sewing/clothes making in some form either. Just a way to spool your wool?

[–] ogmios@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I guess I was actually thinking of the same Roman Dodecahedron you mention, but I've heard of a different use for them.

[–] swemg@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

People were bored. I carve pieces of wood when I have fuck all to do that's it ^^

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

All the same size, and similar shapes? Out of stone?

[–] swemg@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 days ago

Yes

[–] ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Scottish softball?

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

Definitely a hard ball. And not sure how well it would connect being carved