10-09-2009, 10:27 AM
So what other idea do you have about the material of crest boxes? Judging by how often are the crests depicted on all forms of ancient greek art,they were very common. If they were bronze, there would be loads lying around, most likely accompanying the various helmets found around the mediterranean area.
Proffessional soldiers? To my knowledge, such a term is very uncommon in the classical era. Not considering the Spartan army, which truly was proffessional, the rest of the city states relied on their citizens to fight in battles. For example in Athens, they all received basic training when they reached certain age and were able to pay for advanced lessons in hoplomachia themselves, but in their lives, they had trades and occupations. Only a small franction of people hired to serve as the city, gate and wall guards could be considered as proffessional soldiers.
Proffessional soldiers? To my knowledge, such a term is very uncommon in the classical era. Not considering the Spartan army, which truly was proffessional, the rest of the city states relied on their citizens to fight in battles. For example in Athens, they all received basic training when they reached certain age and were able to pay for advanced lessons in hoplomachia themselves, but in their lives, they had trades and occupations. Only a small franction of people hired to serve as the city, gate and wall guards could be considered as proffessional soldiers.
Juraj "Lýsandros" Skupy
Dierarchos
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In the old times, people were much closer to each other. The firing range of their weapons simply wasnt long enough
Dierarchos
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In the old times, people were much closer to each other. The firing range of their weapons simply wasnt long enough
