Spiral staircases in medieval castles usually ran clockwise from the vantage point of a person ascending. This configuration put the wall next to the right side of an invading knight climbing the stairs and, if he was right-handed, inhibited his sword hand. Left-handed knights were not a problem, as they did not exist. Southpaws were considered the spawn of evil and could not become knights.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
THE DEXTROROTATORY STAIRWAY ELUCIDATION
Spiral staircases in medieval castles usually ran clockwise from the vantage point of a person ascending. This configuration put the wall next to the right side of an invading knight climbing the stairs and, if he was right-handed, inhibited his sword hand. Left-handed knights were not a problem, as they did not exist. Southpaws were considered the spawn of evil and could not become knights.
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