03-22-2006, 06:41 PM
With all this discussion about the "black thespian" hoplite illustration, I was wondering about the boeotian shield. It's already been mentioned that it was still around during the Persian Wars but I have a few questions regarding it and its use.
Was there any specific advantages or disadvantages the boeotian shield would have versus the aspis?
It was mentioned already that it would held either horizontally or vertically, I'm wondering if it was held strapped to the arm similar to the hoplon or gripped with a center grip (horizontal or vertical)?
Where they constructed in the same method as the aspis or be "dished" in a press like a scutum or maybe something else entirely?
What do you think were the purpose/uses of the two scallops on the side of the shield? Spear slot/rest? Sword hole? Shield hooking device?[/list]
Was there any specific advantages or disadvantages the boeotian shield would have versus the aspis?
It was mentioned already that it would held either horizontally or vertically, I'm wondering if it was held strapped to the arm similar to the hoplon or gripped with a center grip (horizontal or vertical)?
Where they constructed in the same method as the aspis or be "dished" in a press like a scutum or maybe something else entirely?
What do you think were the purpose/uses of the two scallops on the side of the shield? Spear slot/rest? Sword hole? Shield hooking device?[/list]
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