What did people use before deodrant were invented?

Answer 1

Nothing. Many parts of the world still don't use deodorant. The United States is one of the few that does. A thousand years ago people always smelled like wood smoke and tallow since that is what lit and heated their homes.

Answer 2

They used to carry round perfumed objects such as 'pomanders' (see related link).

Also people got used to bodily odors as they still do today in developing countries.

Answer 3

knifes

Answer 4

baking soda