11-05-2005, 11:37 AM
Quote:Vortigern Studies:375k3kpm Wrote:he wasn't so much punished for jumping out of the acia (although it was brave, it was stupid - he could've been isolated and killed), but more for his refusal to return to the rank and above all, for hitting his commanding officer. I was surprised they did not crucify him on the spot..
You can't crucify Roman citizens! hang on a couple of years and there'll be a book on punishment, bravery, cowardice, killing officers, mutiny and all the fun things Roman soldiers get up to but probably shouldn't (my sabbatical project )
OK, OK, I was too rash there. I actually did not remember if he was a citizen or not. I guess he would more likely have been stoned to death?
The flooging scene was awful. i mean, flogging is not something endured so lightly! These whips are heavy and cause immense pain, not to mention bloodloss! The 'stoic' reaction was way too 'hollywood-heroic' for my taste..
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)