When did the Skutatoi come around?

[Flavivs Aetivs]

Remember most significant Byzantine authors wrote in the Attic tradition, meaning they tried to use Classical Greek words, Grammar, and Syntax only but had to explain contemporary terms. They use the word hoplite even though what they mean is nothing like a hoplite.

Also yes we know that the "Byzantine" Empire was the Roman Empire. But this isn't the place to discuss that.

As for the term Skoutatoi I think it is first used by either Procopius or possibly the Strategikon of Pseudo-Maurikios.

BTW don't trust that Wikipedia list, some of the terminology is incorrectly described. E.g. Klivanion is a generic term for metal armor, much like Lorica.

EDIT: Geez, talk about a necropost... :dizzy: