So who invented the hammock?  I first wondered that today and spent a little bit of time trying to research it.  I couldn't find much factual on this marvelous invention's history though.

My best guess, which is probably right, is this:

The idea of swaying in hammockness is good through and through.  It's goodness is universal and timeless.  It transcends culture and lifestyle.  Basically, a hammock does no wrong to anyone.  This much I know for a fact.  The following is educated speculation.  

The caterpillar was the first one with the concept.  They would attach a pod to things and cocoon up and relax.  This probably happened long before man even knew he was there.

The first adaptation of this style of behavior by a person had to have been inspired in some tropical place.  I'm thinking Caribbean.  The first hammock swayed by man was probably primative, temporary, and made of weeds.

Then the Spanish came and revised the concept.  They used techniques common in sailing.  They connected woven rope to two wooden planks..  This made the hammock wider and able to accomidate two at once.

Then some French fucker brought it back to Europe and named it after himself.  Probably some douche named Jauqes Hammock.   It caught on and exists as we know it now.

Maybe.  I really have no idea.  If someone out there knows the truth I'd love to here it in a post.