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Hoplite Swords
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On another thread I noticed a sporadic conversation breaking out about the kopis and the debate as to whether it was more likely a Spanish or a Greek invention, and there was a thought that maybed the subject deserved its own thread... So, here it is. I was wondering if there might have been some Thracian influence in the evolution of the kopis/ falcata. I know that the Thracians were known for their forward-curved blades. I know other elements of Thracian influence began to especially creep into hoplite warfare too, but I can't pretend to be up on the latest archeology on Thracian swords. On another (tangential) note, what think ye all of the recent Osprey book on the Thracians? Is is a source I could rely on for the latest on the topic?
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Hoplite Swords - by Aaron Larsen - 12-22-2005, 07:00 PM
Re: Hoplite Swords - by hoplite14gr - 12-22-2005, 08:12 PM
Re: Hoplite Swords - by Aaron Larsen - 12-23-2005, 01:39 AM
Re: Hoplite Swords - by hoplite14gr - 12-23-2005, 10:35 AM
Re: Hoplite Swords - by LUCIUS ALFENUS AVITIANUS - 12-23-2005, 11:38 AM
Re: Hoplite Swords - by hoplite14gr - 12-23-2005, 06:44 PM
Re: Hoplite Swords - by Arthes - 12-28-2005, 02:47 AM
Re: Hoplite Swords - by Comerus Gallus - 12-28-2005, 06:07 AM
Re: Hoplite Swords - by Anonymous - 12-28-2005, 10:21 AM
Re: Hoplite Swords - by hoplite14gr - 12-28-2005, 04:53 PM
Re: Hoplite Swords - by LUCIUS ALFENUS AVITIANUS - 01-02-2006, 07:42 AM

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