03-05-2009, 12:21 AM
Ruben, Paralus,
I think in light of the images Ruben posted and others like below of a Theban stele, the safest bet would be a hoplite. Of course we cannot be certain, but this would appear to be in the "cannon" of hoplite poses.
If true this leaves us with exactly one poor quality and confused image of sarissaphoroi! Great find though Ruben either eway. Do you guys know of any studies on readig steles such as this? Is the image supposed to be a man and one of his companions? Himself in different poses? I'm sure someone must have done some comparative work on these.
I think in light of the images Ruben posted and others like below of a Theban stele, the safest bet would be a hoplite. Of course we cannot be certain, but this would appear to be in the "cannon" of hoplite poses.
If true this leaves us with exactly one poor quality and confused image of sarissaphoroi! Great find though Ruben either eway. Do you guys know of any studies on readig steles such as this? Is the image supposed to be a man and one of his companions? Himself in different poses? I'm sure someone must have done some comparative work on these.
Paul M. Bardunias
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
