![]() The back of the shield is covered in black felt and contains a polished brass arm guard and finished with brass rings and red ropes with tassels. Hoplite, heavily armed ancient Greek foot soldier whose function was to fight in close formation. Consequently, a fully equipped hoplite moved slowly and had limited stamina during battle. Shield: The circular shield (hoplon) was 30 inches in diameter and was capable of deflecting spear or sword thrusts in battle. ![]() Surviving examples of breastplates and helmets also display engraved decoration. The hoplite’s equipment weighed from 50 to 70 pounds at a time when the average Greek male weighed less than 140 pounds. Shields often carried particular designs - the most famous being the inverted V-shape of Spartan hoplites - and emblems - particularly popular was the gorgon from Greek mythology with its association with changing the onlooker into stone. The rim is also covered in leather and has a Greek key design in black. Hoplites fought in rows across the battlefield, with the shield protecting the right side of the next man in line. But this burdensome kit limited the Greek hoplite’s mobility, sometimes putting the fighter at serious disadvantage in combat. The Pegaus is modeled after exact paintings found on Ancient Greek vases also found in modern day museums at the MET in NYC and Athens Greece. Made of premium poplar wood and covered entirely in 100% Genuine veg tanned leather and hand painted by world renowned hyper realist artist Peter Perlegas. Hoplite warriors were an important part of Greek warfare into the fourth century BC until Philip II of Macedonia (382-336 BC), father of Alexander III the Great, introduced a new warfare style composed of a corps of archers, mounted cavalry, javelin throwers and slingers (who were later common all over the world). In Archaic Greek mythology, Pegasus is the offspring of the Gorgon Medusa. Myths about him vary as the Greek myths evolve and reflect progression through successive generations of deities. Pegasus (Greek: Πήγασος is a mythical winged divine horse, and one of the most recognized creatures in Greek mythology. One of the most notable uses of the phalanx was at the Battle of Marathon (490 BCE) where the Greek hoplites advanced in formation at a run (according to Herodotus) and decimated the lightly armed Persian infantry (a tactic later employed, in 480 BCE, at the decisive battle of Plataea). This box set contains: 156 Plastic hoplites 6 Metal Thessalian light cavalry 3 Metal Greek command with swords 4 Hoplite shield decal sheets and plastic bases Whilst the enduring image of hoplites are their large round shields and long thrusting spears, the ornately attired. The Pegasus Ancient Greek hoplite shield is a hand crafted, hand carved shield modeled after the exact measured specifications from museum held shields from Ancient Greece (35” diameter). Vase showing Hoplite Battle c.600 BC (Louvre, Paris) Hoplite infantrymen were the military ideal of ancient Greece and were recruited from the wealthy middling ranks of society, particularly the.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |