05-15-2014, 03:03 PM
Hi
Just to add to Mike's and Christian's comments for consideration is that the sports events took place within a controlled environment. Most Roman riders could probably do the event blindfolded, indeed in Medieval tournaments at point of impact the rider was blind. It is interesting that classic Medieval tournament helmets and indeed later armour too was different to what was worn in battle. To paraphrase a well know TV sketch "Cavalry, the biggest show off's since Lady Godiva claimed she had literally nothing to wear".
As to why the items are found on the battlefield, one logical explanation would be that it was safer to take such items with you than leave them behind at base. For other superfluous items taken on campaign, the Parthians were disgusted at the amount of pornographic objects they found within the Roman baggage train after Carrhae. Reminds you of 'A Funny Thing on the Way to the Forum' and Erroneus's collection of erotic pottery!
Graham.
P.S Great helmets Brian!!
Just to add to Mike's and Christian's comments for consideration is that the sports events took place within a controlled environment. Most Roman riders could probably do the event blindfolded, indeed in Medieval tournaments at point of impact the rider was blind. It is interesting that classic Medieval tournament helmets and indeed later armour too was different to what was worn in battle. To paraphrase a well know TV sketch "Cavalry, the biggest show off's since Lady Godiva claimed she had literally nothing to wear".
As to why the items are found on the battlefield, one logical explanation would be that it was safer to take such items with you than leave them behind at base. For other superfluous items taken on campaign, the Parthians were disgusted at the amount of pornographic objects they found within the Roman baggage train after Carrhae. Reminds you of 'A Funny Thing on the Way to the Forum' and Erroneus's collection of erotic pottery!
Graham.
P.S Great helmets Brian!!
"Is all that we see or seem but a dream within a dream" Edgar Allan Poe.
"Every brush-stroke is torn from my body" The Rebel, Tony Hancock.
"..I sweated in that damn dirty armor....TWENTY YEARS!', Charlton Heston, The Warlord.
"Every brush-stroke is torn from my body" The Rebel, Tony Hancock.
"..I sweated in that damn dirty armor....TWENTY YEARS!', Charlton Heston, The Warlord.
