09-12-2007, 08:18 PM
Quote:However,Paul,it doesn't mean that it is for whittling javelin or spear shafts.From the terminology you can say it is used for wood work.OK,from the shape you can imagine what kind of wood work that would be.
Yea, that's my conjecture. I believe this is why they were such a symbol of Spartan youth.
Paul M. Bardunias
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
