07-28-2006, 04:05 PM
Avete Omnes!
Hmmmm Roman vs. Samurai...two VERY interesting cultures indeed!
I think that...the most important factor when comparing and analyzing different period and cultures is the human element. For instance what were the 1st century Romans like i.e: culture, beliefs, DISCIPLINE, etc. vs these same qualities behind the Samurai and their era.
As far as weapons are concerned...well technical descriptions and formations aside...it also goes back to human element i.e. the person behind the weapon. I mean I have seen how a man of smaller stature weilding a pair of southern Chinese butterfly knives has been able to disarm a stronger man weilding a pole. So I wouldn't put past a first century Roman with extensive experience to handle himself pretty well againt a Katana. Mind you I can't say who will win because in the end it's anyones guess. I am pretty sure that the Roman legionaire would have practiced extensively on fighting once the shield was lost in battle. One of the reason why I admire and have been interested in the Romans and their civilization is for their practicality. But these are just some random thoughts at the moment.
Heeeey...that brings me to a question for you guys...what about the PUGIO? would the Romans have use this in conjuction with their GLADIVS in a fight? I mean I am a tad familiar with the 15th Century Espada y Daga and also the Philippine MArts use this to an extent. So...would the Romans have been familiar with such?
Good discussion so far...
Hmmmm Roman vs. Samurai...two VERY interesting cultures indeed!
I think that...the most important factor when comparing and analyzing different period and cultures is the human element. For instance what were the 1st century Romans like i.e: culture, beliefs, DISCIPLINE, etc. vs these same qualities behind the Samurai and their era.
As far as weapons are concerned...well technical descriptions and formations aside...it also goes back to human element i.e. the person behind the weapon. I mean I have seen how a man of smaller stature weilding a pair of southern Chinese butterfly knives has been able to disarm a stronger man weilding a pole. So I wouldn't put past a first century Roman with extensive experience to handle himself pretty well againt a Katana. Mind you I can't say who will win because in the end it's anyones guess. I am pretty sure that the Roman legionaire would have practiced extensively on fighting once the shield was lost in battle. One of the reason why I admire and have been interested in the Romans and their civilization is for their practicality. But these are just some random thoughts at the moment.
Heeeey...that brings me to a question for you guys...what about the PUGIO? would the Romans have use this in conjuction with their GLADIVS in a fight? I mean I am a tad familiar with the 15th Century Espada y Daga and also the Philippine MArts use this to an extent. So...would the Romans have been familiar with such?
Good discussion so far...
aka: Julio Peña
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