Hoplitodromos with aspis and full body armour depicted in a Greek vase dated to 550 BC. An aspis (Ancient Greek: ἀσπίς; pl.: aspides, ἀσπίδες) or porpax shield was the heavy wooden …

Hoplites (/ ˈhɒplaɪts / HOP-lytes[1][2][3]) (Ancient Greek: ὁπλῖται, romanized: hoplîtai [hoplîːtai̯]) were citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed with spears and …

The hoplite was an infantryman, the central element of warfare in Ancient Greece. The word hoplite (Greek ὁπλίτης, hoplitēs) derives from hoplon (ὅπλον, plural hopla, ὅπλα) meaning the …

2023年9月6日 · The Hoplon shield, often used interchangeably with the aspis, was the primary shield of the hoplites and had a specific grip mechanism. Another variant was the Pelta shield, …

…acquired his name from the hoplon, a convex circular shield, approximately 3 feet (90 cm) in diameter, made of composite wood and bronze. It was carried on the left arm by means of a …

Phalanx – The ancient world’s ultimate weapon of war for centuries developed by the Greeks and perfected by the Spartans. Hoplites stood shoulder-to-shoulder with overlapping shields and …

A hoplon was a deeply-dished shield made of wood. Some shields had a thin sheet of bronze on the outer face. This was placed just around the rim. In some periods, the shield was …

2018年4月20日 · They were called hoplites, and each member was known as a hoplite warrior. His name originated from the round shield or “hoplon” the soldier carried. The hoplon was …

2024年5月14日 · For centuries, the iconic hoplon shield was a pivotal component of ancient Greek warfare. Its creation and development marked a significant evolution in military …

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