08-17-2007, 11:50 PM
I've got a question. What evidence exists that the furca was cross shaped?
From what I have gathered from pictorial evidence, I see no cross bar to form the t shape. One way to prevent a legionary's load from shifting would be if his kit were placed on a stout, relatively straight branch with a fork at the end. Since there are no furcas left from ancient times, I'm assuming the design of the reconstructed furca used by re-enactors might be backed by pictorial evidence?
From what I have gathered from pictorial evidence, I see no cross bar to form the t shape. One way to prevent a legionary's load from shifting would be if his kit were placed on a stout, relatively straight branch with a fork at the end. Since there are no furcas left from ancient times, I'm assuming the design of the reconstructed furca used by re-enactors might be backed by pictorial evidence?
T.Fabius Rufio/Jeff Crean
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