I've noticed that some Greek reenactors are creatively liberal with their shield designs. I've seen at least 6 versions of the Spartan style, several gorgon, some bull heads, snakes, hydras and even 1 horse's ass. Would it be considered inappropriate to have a lionhead as a device on an aspis?
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That's so weird I tried opening it in the Greek Reenactment subforum and now I can't delete it. Moderator can you please move my topic?
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There's another thread (probably in the beginner's section) that talks about shield designs with links etc...
If you're asking about a straight on view, then the reference would be Herkules (one of his 12 labors). If you're asking about a side view a la Detroit Lions then maybe not.
If you want to see a variety of styles prior to doing your research check out "Little Big Men Shield Designs". While it's for miniatures it'll give you an ideal concerning those multiple Gorgan etc... designs.
I design a few shield designs and wanted your opinions. Which do you think would be most appropriate?
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These images look very modern.
The letters in the top image seem a combination of Chakidic and runic(!!!!???!!!????
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The middle one can be atributed to Sparta.
If you want a lionhead try a stylistic approach.
Profile lionhead was associated was asociated with Corinthian Hippes o Lindos in Rhodes
Example of Rhodian lion
http://www.koryvantes.org/koryvantes/sho....jsp?key=4
Did you open the last picture? For some reason it would only allow it as an attachment.
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what about this smiley face
!? though i sorta doubt its historically accurate, I just love the idea of a smiley face on my shield ( when i get one), it just fits perfectly with my personality. Plus i like the idea of having the last thing my opponents see be a smiley face smiling at them as they die.
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Quote:what about this smiley face !? though i sorta doubt its historically accurate, I just love the idea of a smiley face on my shield ( when i get one), it just fits perfectly with my personality. Plus i like the idea of having the last thing my opponents see be a smiley face smiling at them as they die.
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That's priceless!!
sorry here you are:
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smiley face is a crude depiction of the spartan "gorgoneio" based on an exibit from Sparta Museum
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