Does "Naked" mean Without Armour?

[Matthew Amt]

All very true! (Though I believe the original post was questioning whether those Gaesatae you refer to were actually described as buck naked, or just not wearing armor.) However, most warriors back then couldn't afford the armor, and likely they all knew that clothing was no more than a mental defence against weapons. And since warfare was all about display and courage and getting noticed doing heroic deeds, going into battle in the buff was nothing but positive points. Face it, if you and your friends charge naked, and the enemy doesn't even hang around to fight (would you?), you win!

Now, granted, *I* would feel a whole lot safer with even just a layer of linen between my valuables and all those spears and swords, even though I know it ain't going to slow them down a bit...

Matthew