Alexander\'s Elite Illustration

[hoplite14gr]

There is no way to categoricaly deny that psiloi stopped using animal pelts after the classical period.
There is no way to categoricaly deny that psiloi could have even used captured or abandoned Persian or other Asiatic light shields like the cresent-shaped "gerron".
Throughout history troops go to great lengths to improve their protection as much as they can and use whatever means at their disposal.
The Kazanluk tomb images may well depict aristocrats or retinues or elite troops.
A wicker-type is shield is less expensive compaire to hide or metal.
Basket waving was among ancient women skills or men for that matter.
I find absurd the idea that a psilos would go into battle without some basic protection.
Psiloi are not a favorite subject in art or literature so conclusions drawn about them are not 100% accurate.
Evan if they started with little-succesful raiding or hunting could provide them with some things to use.

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