09-27-2011, 03:18 PM
Here is a nice one of a right leg forward thrust from a hoplite, Beazely 200479 British Museum 1929 11 11 1, 525-475 BCE...
A quick survey of my database shows approximately 20% of hoplites fighting with spear are depicted in a right foot forward pose. Often these figures are fighting from behind another hoplite, either standing or in the act of falling as in the example. My interpretation is that this is a position adopted to increase the range of the spear thrust. The interesting thing is that by doing so the hoplite exposes himself to some risk, as he is not well covered. No safe fight for them
Enjoy,
Cole
A quick survey of my database shows approximately 20% of hoplites fighting with spear are depicted in a right foot forward pose. Often these figures are fighting from behind another hoplite, either standing or in the act of falling as in the example. My interpretation is that this is a position adopted to increase the range of the spear thrust. The interesting thing is that by doing so the hoplite exposes himself to some risk, as he is not well covered. No safe fight for them
Enjoy,
Cole
