10-27-2005, 01:03 AM
OK, before we were so rudely interrupted...
We were having an interesting discussion about what, if anything, constitutes the official "Roman military salute."
The Trajan's Column relief, I believe, shows more of a stylized "hailing gesture" than a military salute, particularly since the emperor is being hailed by a crowd of citizens, not soldiers. Although they could be soldiers out of armor, I suppose. Are they wearing garlands on their heads? I can't seem to get the link to a close-up to work.
I'm doing some more research on this whole question of the military salute, and hope to post a link to my article shortly.
We were having an interesting discussion about what, if anything, constitutes the official "Roman military salute."
The Trajan's Column relief, I believe, shows more of a stylized "hailing gesture" than a military salute, particularly since the emperor is being hailed by a crowd of citizens, not soldiers. Although they could be soldiers out of armor, I suppose. Are they wearing garlands on their heads? I can't seem to get the link to a close-up to work.
I'm doing some more research on this whole question of the military salute, and hope to post a link to my article shortly.
T. Flavius Crispus / David S. Michaels
Centurio Pilus Prior,
Legio VI VPF
CA, USA
"Oderint dum probent."
Tiberius
Centurio Pilus Prior,
Legio VI VPF
CA, USA
"Oderint dum probent."
Tiberius