12-28-2005, 07:20 PM
Polybius 2 signa for maniple , Varro 1 signum for maniple ; i have view france scholars (example Le Bohec) choice 1 signum , anglosaxon scholars for 2 signa.
On can think Polybius error on interpretation own sources , exchanging centurions priores with all centurions of legion (the centurion must choices the signifer) , or the second signifer for substitution in case of death of first signifer.
This has relevance on the role of maniple or century in the legion, position of century prior and posterior,ecc.
Opinions?
On can think Polybius error on interpretation own sources , exchanging centurions priores with all centurions of legion (the centurion must choices the signifer) , or the second signifer for substitution in case of death of first signifer.
This has relevance on the role of maniple or century in the legion, position of century prior and posterior,ecc.
Opinions?
"Each historical fact needs to be considered, insofar as possible, no with hindsight and following abstract universal principles, but in the context of own proper age and environment" Aldo A. Settia
a.k.a Davide Dall\'Angelo
SISMA- Società Italiana per gli Studi Militari Antichi
a.k.a Davide Dall\'Angelo
SISMA- Società Italiana per gli Studi Militari Antichi
