07-29-2013, 06:32 AM
Although not part of the Roman Army, steppe warriors must have known some basic first aid. Below is an illustration taken off an urn from a Scythian gravesite & thought it was worth posting regarding this topic.
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One man is applying a bandage to his companion's leg while the other one seems to be doing a bit of dentistry
. Don't know if these were battlefield injuries or the result of hunting accidents but some knowledge of setting bones & dealing with arrow wounds etc. would be necessary I think.
Regards
Michael Kerr
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One man is applying a bandage to his companion's leg while the other one seems to be doing a bit of dentistry
. Don't know if these were battlefield injuries or the result of hunting accidents but some knowledge of setting bones & dealing with arrow wounds etc. would be necessary I think.Regards
Michael Kerr
Michael Kerr
"You can conquer an empire from the back of a horse but you can't rule it from one"
"You can conquer an empire from the back of a horse but you can't rule it from one"
