08-08-2006, 07:31 AM
Hi Ralph
I re enact a Cretan Hoplite from the classical period. I have done quite a bit of research into my equipment. I have chiton (blue), early corinthian Helmet with crest and black Cretan headband beneath, linothorax, dory kopis and greaves. My aspis is being finished at the moment which when completed will be blue background, white waves round the edge and the knossos dolphins as the main device. The waves make me a member of the Doric tribe of Hylleis. The Doreans conquered Crete in 1100B.C. The dolphins make me an allied Hoplite of the Delian League. Many Cretan Hoplites acted as marines for the Delian League.
Also check this out:
http://www.fanaticus.org/DBA/armies/var ... Greek.html
hope this has been of some use to you
All the best
Mark
I re enact a Cretan Hoplite from the classical period. I have done quite a bit of research into my equipment. I have chiton (blue), early corinthian Helmet with crest and black Cretan headband beneath, linothorax, dory kopis and greaves. My aspis is being finished at the moment which when completed will be blue background, white waves round the edge and the knossos dolphins as the main device. The waves make me a member of the Doric tribe of Hylleis. The Doreans conquered Crete in 1100B.C. The dolphins make me an allied Hoplite of the Delian League. Many Cretan Hoplites acted as marines for the Delian League.
Also check this out:
http://www.fanaticus.org/DBA/armies/var ... Greek.html
hope this has been of some use to you
All the best
Mark
Noli Nothis permittere te terere!!
Mark.
Mark.
