02-17-2008, 12:24 PM
Alkibiades was a "filthy rich" member of the Alkmeonidae clan.
But Plutrarch describe him as having his own shield device with Heros (love god) casting thunderbolts. Privildege given to destinguished citizens only.
An Athenian General of his time would wear muscled cuirass a chalkidic helmet with 2 high crests. His cheek pieces would be extemely ornate.
It is said that the example in Akdemic Museum of the University of Bonn is his!
On the head temples would be a griffin (Symbol of Apollo patron of the Alkmeonides)
Kind regards
But Plutrarch describe him as having his own shield device with Heros (love god) casting thunderbolts. Privildege given to destinguished citizens only.
An Athenian General of his time would wear muscled cuirass a chalkidic helmet with 2 high crests. His cheek pieces would be extemely ornate.
It is said that the example in Akdemic Museum of the University of Bonn is his!
On the head temples would be a griffin (Symbol of Apollo patron of the Alkmeonides)
Kind regards
HOPLITE14GR (aka Stefanos)
Phokean Ekdromos
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http://hoplomachia.gr
http://stefanosskarmintzos.wordpress.com
Phokean Ekdromos
http://hetairoi.de/
http://hoplomachia.gr
http://stefanosskarmintzos.wordpress.com