08-12-2007, 05:56 PM
I don't have definite ideas about the existance of the dyplon- I posted the theory because I recently came across it.
I do however believe that the "boetian shield" never existed. I think the representations are an artists attempt to draw cut-outs in an aspis to make it conform to a heroic model. The fact that the rim almost touches, but does not join for strength speaks against it being a real practical shield.
I do however believe that the "boetian shield" never existed. I think the representations are an artists attempt to draw cut-outs in an aspis to make it conform to a heroic model. The fact that the rim almost touches, but does not join for strength speaks against it being a real practical shield.
Paul M. Bardunias
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
