10-09-2006, 07:14 PM
Well, my version says:"the footmen are armed with breastplates and head-pieces and have swords on each side,but the sword on the left is much longer than the other for the one on the right is no longer than a span". Is that what yours says? He also goes on to describe their packs
and even the dolabra. To me, a span could mean a hand's span which would make it about right.
Greek version:" Makroteron d' auton to laion xiphos(sword)polloi;to gar
kata to dexion(right-?) spithames ou pleon echei to mekos".
Not sure,David, how much discussion we'll get on Greek but perhaps Stefanos will see this and come to our aid.
Sorry,Mike, this is the best I can do.Hope it helps.
and even the dolabra. To me, a span could mean a hand's span which would make it about right.
Greek version:" Makroteron d' auton to laion xiphos(sword)polloi;to gar
kata to dexion(right-?) spithames ou pleon echei to mekos".
Not sure,David, how much discussion we'll get on Greek but perhaps Stefanos will see this and come to our aid.
Sorry,Mike, this is the best I can do.Hope it helps.
Andy Booker
Gaivs Antonivs Satvrninvs
Andronikos of Athens
Gaivs Antonivs Satvrninvs
Andronikos of Athens
