06-21-2010, 12:42 PM
Quote:Quote:Plutarch (Amel.Paull. 19.2) describing the Macedonians at Pydna. Clealry they are pulling their shields from "their shoulders" and around in front of them. Thus they are not on the arm but slung from the neck by a strap.
It is my experiment shield but I simply cut a piece of plywood 3 ft in diameter added some rings to attach a rope porpax and a metal handle. After realizing the weight was too much and that all Hoplite shields were dished I added a strap to support the weight and when carrying to sling around on my back. When the shield hangs in front it is still capable of guarding but I do like having the option of better control.
Craig Bellofatto
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
