01-23-2014, 06:33 PM
Quote:However, is the use of 'quincunx' (otherwise seemingly Latin to non-Ancient language specialists like myself) purely a modern expression. Is the actual formation/usage of Roman soldiers actually doing this not formally attested anywhere historically? :o
Hi Mark, how are you?
If I remember well the "quincunx" is described by Polybius, maybe in the sixth book...but i am not sure about it.
Francesco Guidi