04-22-2015, 09:37 AM
Jay.
I think that the intimidation of these helmets when viewed in ancient times may well have been for the Hippica Gymnasia rather than battle where an audience would be excited by them in the performance, whereas on the battle field there would always be someone who was ready to smash your face mask in with his great club and not really intimidated at all however I do agree with your point concerning various events that you give where the modern public do become impressed.
I think that the intimidation of these helmets when viewed in ancient times may well have been for the Hippica Gymnasia rather than battle where an audience would be excited by them in the performance, whereas on the battle field there would always be someone who was ready to smash your face mask in with his great club and not really intimidated at all however I do agree with your point concerning various events that you give where the modern public do become impressed.
Brian Stobbs
