06-15-2017, 05:08 PM
(06-15-2017, 04:13 PM)Alanus Wrote: Evidently, Joe, tattooing was also "fit" for marking newly-recruited Roman soldiers... as described by Vegetius (through Michael Kerr) in the post just above yours.
Right, but by the time of Vegetius (late 4th century AD) the Greek influence upon Rome was waning and the barbarization of the army was well under way. Adding a mark to a recruit already marked was probably not a big deal by then compared to a healthy young 1st century Italian or Macedonian lad fresh off his papa's small farm.
Joe Balmos
