05-27-2008, 05:07 PM
Quote:What we all ought to do is start compiling every primary source with a description of hoplite combat, whether in battle or in other fights, and log them for study.
This discussion we are having- close order/push-vs- spear fencing has been going on for quite some time. The concept of Pushing was the prevailing theory until the 1940's when it was challenged. There were flurries of papers argueing either side over the decades between them and now. I think I have all of them, so if you have never read any of the "orthodox-vs-heretics" papers on othismos send me an email and I'll ship off copies.
Much of the sifting through battle descritions has been done. Often with both sides claiming the same descriptions as evidence for their theory!
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!"
