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Medusa Aspis emblems - MARCvSVIBIvSMAvRINvS - 11-23-2009 Hello all, is there any example of the use of the Medusa head on Aspis shields? I know the Romans used the gorgon's head frequenty on their armour... hope there are some examples out there... M.VIB.M. Re: Medusa Aspis emblems - hoplite14gr - 11-23-2009 Spartans, (Mora of sparta) Arthenians. (Eteoboutadae clan) Thebans (Sacred Band) Argive Royal Parastatae. Kind regards Re: Medusa Aspis emblems - MARCvSVIBIvSMAvRINvS - 11-23-2009 any images?? M.VIB.M. Re: Medusa Aspis emblems - Athena Areias - 11-23-2009 Type "ancient Medusa shield" in Google images and take your pick! About the second or third page, vase images start coming up. Have fun! Re: Medusa Aspis emblems - hoplite14gr - 11-23-2009 In Greek Art section you will see the Laconian emblem. I have the photo from Nationalk museum Athens if you want PM me See "Chigi Vase images" also Metropolitam nuseum of art in N.Y. has the Beotian gorgoneio Kind regards Re: Medusa Aspis emblems - MARCvSVIBIvSMAvRINvS - 11-23-2009 This one might be nice.... M.VIB.M.