06-09-2013, 11:47 PM
True, but every example of iconography that I've ever seen has shown gladiators to be perfect physical examples. It would be highly unusual for a Roman artist to depict a gladiator (or anything for that matter :| ) in a completely accurate manner. Upon examining the picture zoomed in, I noticed that there is a defined difference at the waistline. In my humble opinion, it looks like the bottom part is a tunic, and that there's a defined line at the shoulder that gives evidence to a musculata. Also, if it is a hamata, it would be down nearly to its knees-like every other scissor depiction.
Tyler
Undergrad student majoring in Social Studies Education with a specialty in world history.
"conare levissimus videri, hostes enimfortasse instrumentis indigeant"
(Try to look unimportant-the enemy might be low on ammunition).
Undergrad student majoring in Social Studies Education with a specialty in world history.
"conare levissimus videri, hostes enimfortasse instrumentis indigeant"
(Try to look unimportant-the enemy might be low on ammunition).
