03-22-2006, 04:42 PM
Quote:And what about Stephenson's ideas to make it a 'primary' armour?
Well if what Dan is saying is accurate, and 15 layers of linen is sufficient, and that no glue was needed, then it is possible. Also, if, as I suggest, the subarmalis (at least for the musculata) is largely patterned after a late hellenistic linothorax, then that would make sense.
However while I think either is possible I know of no specific evidence, artistic or otherwise, that would suggest it. I have stephenson on the shelf right now thanks to ILL and I don't think he makes a very good case for it.
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