05-17-2006, 07:42 PM
Quote:Travis,
Usually yes but... how did all those fellows raise their arms? hock: :? shock:
Paul,
Is there any better pic of that carving? 8)
Aitor
Building inscription of the 20th legion. 'The insciption reads A detachment of the Twentieth Legion, styled Valeria and Victorious, made this'. Mars, the God of War, on the left and Hercules on the right. The boar between them is the symbol of the legion. Mars is dressed in full armour, bearing a spear and shield. Hercules is represented as fully grown and bearded with massive muscular frame. He carries a club and a quiver full of arrows with a lion skin on his shoulders. They are soldiers', not 'artists' sculptures
occupation at Bremenium ended around 340 AD
pg293 Hadrian's Wall in the Days of the Romans, Frank Graham & Ronald Embleton 1984
~ Paul Elliott
The Last Legionary
This book details the lives of Late Roman legionaries garrisoned in Britain in 400AD. It covers everything from battle to rations, camp duties to clothing.
The Last Legionary
This book details the lives of Late Roman legionaries garrisoned in Britain in 400AD. It covers everything from battle to rations, camp duties to clothing.