12-24-2010, 06:03 PM
Well remembered Duncan. I've seen that before too.
And yes, the strips of cloth could all be the same colour but this version of the translation seems to knock the "wind sock" idea on the head. And I am not sure how many horses would be completely happy with a bit of dragon/serpent's tail flapping around their heads particularly when their vision was obscured by chamfrons.
Then again, they'd have to get on with it really! :wink:
And yes, the strips of cloth could all be the same colour but this version of the translation seems to knock the "wind sock" idea on the head. And I am not sure how many horses would be completely happy with a bit of dragon/serpent's tail flapping around their heads particularly when their vision was obscured by chamfrons.
Then again, they'd have to get on with it really! :wink:
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!