06-28-2009, 09:13 AM
Hello all; I am new to the boards, and I know there are a ton of threads of people asking about shield designs and whatnot, but I am searching for a different reason.
I am looking to get a large tattoo of a Spartan Hoplite shield tattooed on my back (it will be an all black and grey tattoo) and was wondering if someone could give me some suggestions on design possibilities. I don't want to go with the Lamda; for one because it is used quite often, and also because it is my understanding that the Lamda was used during the decline of the Spartan civilization, i.e. post Peloponnessian and Persian Wars.
At the moment I am leaning towards the symbol adorned by the Olympic Champion Bodyguards of the King, however I am not sure of the meaning of the symbol other than it's use by the bodyguards.
Any info or suggestion would be great. Thanks
I am looking to get a large tattoo of a Spartan Hoplite shield tattooed on my back (it will be an all black and grey tattoo) and was wondering if someone could give me some suggestions on design possibilities. I don't want to go with the Lamda; for one because it is used quite often, and also because it is my understanding that the Lamda was used during the decline of the Spartan civilization, i.e. post Peloponnessian and Persian Wars.
At the moment I am leaning towards the symbol adorned by the Olympic Champion Bodyguards of the King, however I am not sure of the meaning of the symbol other than it's use by the bodyguards.
Any info or suggestion would be great. Thanks