12-04-2010, 02:12 PM
Yes, that's probably exactly correct. I believe they attached supernatural characteristics to the object...which could be why if the eagle of a legion was lost, that legion was disgraced to a certain extent until it was recovered. Naturally, though, in 500AD Spain, locals would likely just regard it as a very expensive, easily coinable chunk of gold.
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.