02-02-2011, 03:31 AM
Quote:Note how short the pteryges are to allow the sitting on the horse,and that only two pteryges in each side are long to cover the thighs (or the saddle,when seated)
Do you think that is what we see on the Persians below?
It makes me wonder is the loss of the front half of the right shoulder-piece is to facilitae the drawing of a bow. Far less painful to remove the flap than a breast (a la Amazon)after all, but perhaps just as in the way.
Paul M. Bardunias
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