Greek shield design question

[joeandmich]

I've noticed that some Greek reenactors are creatively liberal with their shield designs. I've seen at least 6 versions of the Spartan style, several gorgon, some bull heads, snakes, hydras and even 1 horse's ass. Would it be considered inappropriate to have a lionhead as a device on an aspis?

Thanks

[caiusbeerquitius]

wrong subforum

[joeandmich]

wrong subforum

That's so weird I tried opening it in the Greek Reenactment subforum and now I can't delete it. Moderator can you please move my topic?

Thanks

[Iraklitos]

There's another thread (probably in the beginner's section) that talks about shield designs with links etc...

If you're asking about a straight on view, then the reference would be Herkules (one of his 12 labors). If you're asking about a side view a la Detroit Lions then maybe not.

If you want to see a variety of styles prior to doing your research check out "Little Big Men Shield Designs". While it's for miniatures it'll give you an ideal concerning those multiple Gorgan etc... designs.

[joeandmich]

Thank you

[hoplite14gr]

Please try thisz Joe

http://www.romanarmytalk.com/rat.html?fu...0221#50221

http://www.romanarmytalk.com/rat.html?fu...260#273486

[joeandmich]

I design a few shield designs and wanted your opinions. Which do you think would be most appropriate?



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[hoplite14gr]

These images look very modern.
The letters in the top image seem a combination of Chakidic and runic(!!!!???!!!???? hock: )alphabets

The middle one can be atributed to Sparta.

If you want a lionhead try a stylistic approach.

Profile lionhead was associated was asociated with Corinthian Hippes o Lindos in Rhodes

Example of Rhodian lion

http://www.koryvantes.org/koryvantes/sho....jsp?key=4

[joeandmich]

Did you open the last picture? For some reason it would only allow it as an attachment.

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[hoplite14gr]

Saw it. Still stand by my previous post.

A good example of a lion head is on Chigi asuming you like Corinthians.

i.e (2nd from left)

http://hetairoi.de/zenphoto/2010/otterba...full-image

[KrimzonKnight]

what about this smiley face !? though i sorta doubt its historically accurate, I just love the idea of a smiley face on my shield ( when i get one), it just fits perfectly with my personality. Plus i like the idea of having the last thing my opponents see be a smiley face smiling at them as they die.


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[joeandmich]

Saw it. Still stand by my previous post.

A good example of a lion head is on Chigi asuming you like Corinthians.

i.e (2nd from left)

http://hetairoi.de/zenphoto/2010/otterba...full-image

The link didn't work.

[joeandmich]

what about this smiley face !? though i sorta doubt its historically accurate, I just love the idea of a smiley face on my shield ( when i get one), it just fits perfectly with my personality. Plus i like the idea of having the last thing my opponents see be a smiley face smiling at them as they die.


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That's priceless!!

[hoplite14gr]

sorry here you are:
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smiley face is a crude depiction of the spartan "gorgoneio" based on an exibit from Sparta Museum

Kind regards

[D B Campbell]

The link didn't work.

Try this one: http://hetairoi.de/zenphoto/2010/otterba...83.JPG.php