Linothorax vs Spolas

[hoplite14gr]

I will tell you opinion on the effected of attached padding on metal armor if I proof test one. The "padding attachment" on metal armors in ancient Greece is just another theory to be proved right or be busted on terms of practicality. Thats what re-enacting is useful for.

We know that both helmet padding and arming caps co existed in Ancient Greece.
So any rational objection why "padding attachment" and subarmalis did not coexist?
We also know that leathers and hides worn by the people had their specific names as I mention on my last post. We have also the possible ambiguity on Xenophone's text as Dan point it out.

So all these image details in some people's opinion are "beyond reasonable doubt" just cloth decorations? They might but they might also depict subarmalis items.


http://koryvantes.blogspot.com/2011/12/3-2011.html

Please also allow me to believe that 10 years experience in re-creating various historical periods and the recognition of our Association's efforts by two Universities qualify me to judge what is good or bad reenacting better that those who think they have seen it all in one event because now we do not only reenact but we do experimental Archaeology NOT simple shows :twisted:


Kind regards