Because they didn't have the technology to make bullets and hadn't discovered gunpowder
no you can not use a sword!
No it is not but you can use it as a wedge but it is not appropriate use of a sword.
The Sword of Demochlis
As a goddess of war, yes Athena could use a sword.
October 14th 1066
it is a sword knights used in battle
On foot they wore a heavy chain mail, a metal helmet, rough leather boots, and carried a pike and shield. If they were on horseback, they wore heavy plate armor and heavy metal helmet and carried a pike , sword, and shield.
As of a matter of fact they actually do use their sword. They use it for a lot of things encluding getting food.
No it is not but you can use it as a wedge but it is not appropriate use of a sword.
People documented 1066 with drawings, writing, and oral history. From the winning of the crown by William and the use of French language as the language of nobility.
I shall kill you with this sword! Hope that helped!! :):)
King Arthur's sword is named Excalibur.