10-18-2013, 11:32 AM
I may be having a senior moment, but I found a reference to one of my favourite cavalrymen, Insus (pic attached in case anyone doesn't know him. Called the Lancaster Rider).
I quote "A Latin inscription reveals the cavalryman to be Insus Vodullus, an ‘eques’ or mounted trooper of the auxiliary cavalry unit ala Augusta. His decapitated victim is revealed as a citizen of the Treveri tribe, from the Trier area of western Germany." Admittedly from 2006
Now - I had always thought Insus was from the Treveri. Is it me? I am trying to understand why he would be waving as head of the Treveri around when he is buried in Britannia (unless he brought his prepared tombstone with him!).
Any assistance in clarifying this would be appreciated.
I quote "A Latin inscription reveals the cavalryman to be Insus Vodullus, an ‘eques’ or mounted trooper of the auxiliary cavalry unit ala Augusta. His decapitated victim is revealed as a citizen of the Treveri tribe, from the Trier area of western Germany." Admittedly from 2006
Now - I had always thought Insus was from the Treveri. Is it me? I am trying to understand why he would be waving as head of the Treveri around when he is buried in Britannia (unless he brought his prepared tombstone with him!).
Any assistance in clarifying this would be appreciated.
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!