05-20-2009, 02:07 AM
I ran a search and it didn't come up with much (a few started discussions but never really any end to them). There's some references to a few discussions/debates that no longer show up or are covered with HTML code that isn't recognized by this forum.
So I ask... what is a proper Roman salute in the Late Republic/Early Imperial era? When was it used/given?
I hate using it as a reference... but it's easy to explain because most of you have probably already watched it. But the tv show Rome (from HBO) which I know is not entirely accurate (more inaccurate than not)... there is a salute which resembles the Nazi style extended arm, flat palm salute. In the show it starts from a fist to the chest then extends forward.
Is there any documentation that this actually occurred? Is there anything definitive that shows what a salute looked like or when it was done?
Thanks guys... I know this probably has come up many times, but I just don't see it in a forum search. At least, no discussions that came to any conclusions (and they're 4+ years old).
So I ask... what is a proper Roman salute in the Late Republic/Early Imperial era? When was it used/given?
I hate using it as a reference... but it's easy to explain because most of you have probably already watched it. But the tv show Rome (from HBO) which I know is not entirely accurate (more inaccurate than not)... there is a salute which resembles the Nazi style extended arm, flat palm salute. In the show it starts from a fist to the chest then extends forward.
Is there any documentation that this actually occurred? Is there anything definitive that shows what a salute looked like or when it was done?
Thanks guys... I know this probably has come up many times, but I just don't see it in a forum search. At least, no discussions that came to any conclusions (and they're 4+ years old).
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