01-12-2012, 10:26 PM
This is why I have always favored Greek reenactment to Roman (HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! 
). I feel the Romans, albeit highly efficient and successful empire builders, were the ancient world's equivalent to the borg (for all you Trekkies). This word comes from the ancient Greek: "Boring" (ONLY KIDDING :twisted: )!!!!!!! Seriously, I personally have always preferred the beauty and individuality expressed by the Classical Greek Hoplite panoply to the standard, uniformed Roman legionaire. I realize there were minor differences in helmets and armor from time to time amongst the Romans, but there isn't enough expression of individuality, such as found amongst the Greeks (even within the same time frame)to hold my personal interest. I applaud the Romal reenactment community's attention to detail, and wish this same stress and zeal would be transferred to the Greek reenactment community as a whole. This is why I might come off sounding a bit "rabid" with regard to period correctness. Thanks to all of you for your participation and input in this discussion - it has been fun. 
). I feel the Romans, albeit highly efficient and successful empire builders, were the ancient world's equivalent to the borg (for all you Trekkies). This word comes from the ancient Greek: "Boring" (ONLY KIDDING :twisted: )!!!!!!! Seriously, I personally have always preferred the beauty and individuality expressed by the Classical Greek Hoplite panoply to the standard, uniformed Roman legionaire. I realize there were minor differences in helmets and armor from time to time amongst the Romans, but there isn't enough expression of individuality, such as found amongst the Greeks (even within the same time frame)to hold my personal interest. I applaud the Romal reenactment community's attention to detail, and wish this same stress and zeal would be transferred to the Greek reenactment community as a whole. This is why I might come off sounding a bit "rabid" with regard to period correctness. Thanks to all of you for your participation and input in this discussion - it has been fun.
Bill
