01-31-2006, 09:42 PM
The divers at Tyre are mentioned by Arrian; he does not mention inflated skins or a similar device.
Quote:he is using an inflated skin to swim across a moat or a riverYes, that was my first thought too, cf. the picture below. However, I think the man on the first picture appears to have something in his mouth. Nevertheless, it is indeed possible that he is not a diver but an inexperienced swimmer. Do you known any publications on this guy?