02-15-2010, 01:02 AM
It is possible that the pteryges are just the tunic folds as Paul suggests. That still leaves whatever the figures are wearing as a cuirass be it linen, leather or some other material. The practical application seems right. A greek wife at the time was expected to spend at least some time at a loom to weave cloth. Glue of whatever sort could be obtained by personal production or trading. Not to say these were common but very possible within a week to make it. After making some test armguards myself I think I would prefer leather. Anyway here is a link to an interesting video, [url:2dgjsgb2]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ERSx1o8wwk[/url]
I found this before I joined rat. That is the mosaic found in Pompeii with Alexander at Gaugamela if I am not mistaken.
So the Romans too would have knowledge of the existence of linothorax. At least what the artist knew anyway!
I found this before I joined rat. That is the mosaic found in Pompeii with Alexander at Gaugamela if I am not mistaken.
So the Romans too would have knowledge of the existence of linothorax. At least what the artist knew anyway!
Craig Bellofatto
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
