08-16-2013, 05:34 AM
Sounds logical. mile:
Within a treaty between Hadrian and the Roxolani king Rasparaganus, the Romans would have an excellent opportunity to receive new cavalry input. Especially considering Rasparaganus was made a "Friend of Rome" and Hadrian became fond of his new gifted horse. Notice the "aspar" in the king's name, which I think denoted "horseman."
Within a treaty between Hadrian and the Roxolani king Rasparaganus, the Romans would have an excellent opportunity to receive new cavalry input. Especially considering Rasparaganus was made a "Friend of Rome" and Hadrian became fond of his new gifted horse. Notice the "aspar" in the king's name, which I think denoted "horseman."
Alan J. Campbell
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb