08-31-2010, 09:39 PM
Quote:Interesting. Possibly the Boetian shield was a design like the Pelta and later Thureos, made for the lighter infantry as opposed to the heavier double-grip shield of the hoplites.
I don't think that they need be "lighter". For example are Roman Triarii, who bear a thureos essentially, lighter than hoplites? I would of course tie the double grip aspis to Othismos, but then that is my schtick. :wink:
Paul M. Bardunias
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