08-25-2004, 09:07 PM
Well I knew most of the Xena stuff was pure made up trash, but as I said I thought I had heard of or read a reference to a possible "Xena" like woman in ancient history. I think I might had seen a reference to the name, like "Zena" or whatnot...Ancient Amazon or such...<br>
<br>
I won't dispute the...uh...allure...of a woman in [leather] skimpies, purely in a fantasy setting, but when it comes to warfare and armor, you gotta protect the body. I don't care how much of a six-pack "Xena" can have, won't do much against a sword I doubt Joan of Arc would have gone into battle in a flowing dress.
<br>
<br>
As for "looking the part" - well I'd say just leave the makeup at home ...If ya can stand wearing the armor, if ya can stand..and march...around with shield and pilum in hand, and ya can yack about Roman stuff like the rest of us Geeks, go for it, ya know? <p></p><i></i>
<br>
I won't dispute the...uh...allure...of a woman in [leather] skimpies, purely in a fantasy setting, but when it comes to warfare and armor, you gotta protect the body. I don't care how much of a six-pack "Xena" can have, won't do much against a sword I doubt Joan of Arc would have gone into battle in a flowing dress.
<br><br>
As for "looking the part" - well I'd say just leave the makeup at home ...If ya can stand wearing the armor, if ya can stand..and march...around with shield and pilum in hand, and ya can yack about Roman stuff like the rest of us Geeks, go for it, ya know? <p></p><i></i>
