11-11-2010, 02:49 AM
Quote:In no less than sixteen of the 50 odd metopes, combat is shown between Roman cavalry, legionaries and Auxiliaries and Germanics/Bastarnae. In every single case the Romans are depicted killing, have killed, or clearly about to kill their opponents - who are not always 'falx' armed.Of course, they *are* Roman triumphal monuments, so that could be a little over-portrayed, yes?
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.