04-15-2008, 07:35 PM
Quote:Probably his shield could have been "Beotean" type
I've read rather convincing arguements that the "Boetean" shield never existed. It's appearance on vases is an attempt by the artist to reconcile the round aspis with the Dyplon known fromearlier ages. Has anyone an opinion on this?
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!"
