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Was Yoyo Originally a Weapon?
The history of the yoyo was not always shaped by the toy we all know and love. Contrary to popular belief, this children’s toy did not originate in ancient Greece or China. Instead, the original yoyos were weapons that originated in Central America during the middle-ages as medieval weapons. They were legendary items used primarily by Aztec warriors to kill their enemies. The name “yōllotl” is derived from Classical Nahuatl (the language of the Aztecs).