10-15-2008, 05:55 PM
Quote:I wouldn't be so sure. The specific fact that both coats and trousers are mentioned implies that what is being discussed is not armour, unless you'd like to argue for some sort of organic leg armour.
Why not?
The use of organic greaves is attested in various context...
Quote:Clothing could confer some sort of defense against missile weapons
Against JAVELINS?
You won't be serious... a person with a camisia or a sagum can't be "well protected" against a javelin volley...
Quote:Even if they did wear organic armour, why would it be of felt and not of leather?
Because if it was made of leather Polybius would have used the word "Spolas"... for protection in linen or in leather we have plenty of terms in greek languge.
As I say, the use of felt protection is attested among Romans (Caes., Bell. Civ.), so I think we can hypotize something similar for the Cisalpine Gauls.
