Elephant Goad, Ankus?

drac2k · 14th June 2022, 03:39 PM

Hello back. Yes, I am aware of how the goad is used; if you look closely you can see that the tip has been broken(probably from misuse). As I am sure that you are also aware, often the Elephant and the rider have a bond, and a mere nudge or prod from the ankus is enough to direct the animal, much as spurs to a horse.
I also acknowledge that my goad(if that is what it is), may have been ceremonial and not for everyday use.

drac2k · 14th June 2022, 03:49 PM

The pangolin attribution is a good one, however, for me, the bulbous nose doesn't quite fit the animal's profile which has a more tapered nose. Let me clarify; the bulbous nose of my creature as opposed to that of the pangolin.

14th June 2022, 03:49 PM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	The pangolin attribution is a good one, however, for me, the bulbous nose doesn't quite fit the animal's profile which has a more tapered nose. Let me clarify; the bulbous nose of my creature as opposed to that of the pangolin. Last edited by drac2k; 14th June 2022 at 04:10 PM. Reason: to add information

14th June 2022, 03:39 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Hello back. Yes, I am aware of how the goad is used; if you look closely you can see that the tip has been broken(probably from misuse). As I am sure that you are also aware, often the Elephant and the rider have a bond, and a mere nudge or prod from the ankus is enough to direct the animal, much as spurs to a horse. I also acknowledge that my goad(if that is what it is), may have been ceremonial and not for everyday use.