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16th Century Rajput warrior elephant armor from India (lemmy.world)
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[–] FlyingSquid 1 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Elephants aren't people. Their legs work differently.

[–] Nacktmull 1 points 3 months ago (2 children)

How?

[–] FlyingSquid 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Well, for one thing, they're quadrupeds. For another, they walk on their toes.

[–] Nacktmull 1 points 3 months ago

That is both true of course. However, I don't understand how that would mechanically interfere with wearing armor.