03-18-2007, 05:07 PM
Each Mora was recruited in a specific region. Each region had the patron deity whose emblem was carried upon the shield.
Spartan Royal Bodyguards used Dokana. Those 2 hoplites who flanked and protected the King were aloso Olympic champions and caried olive wraiths on their helemts.
The King had also priestly duties and his rank was respected till the days of Navis. Chances are that the Solar symbol and the Dokana were retained until the time of Navis but probably on thyreoi rather than hoplite shields at that time.
After 400 B.C. the LAMBDA was adopted for everyone elso so that the Perioikoi or drafted Helots could not be destinguised from the HOMIOI citizens.
Spartan Royal Bodyguards used Dokana. Those 2 hoplites who flanked and protected the King were aloso Olympic champions and caried olive wraiths on their helemts.
The King had also priestly duties and his rank was respected till the days of Navis. Chances are that the Solar symbol and the Dokana were retained until the time of Navis but probably on thyreoi rather than hoplite shields at that time.
After 400 B.C. the LAMBDA was adopted for everyone elso so that the Perioikoi or drafted Helots could not be destinguised from the HOMIOI citizens.
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