We know from archaeological evidences that the neck protections were used in all the Late Helladic periods (see the page dedicated to the armour) so its use in Agamemnon's panoply is fully reasonable.Īn interesting representation of an Achaean style Agamemnon's panoply has been made by Eric Shanower on his awesome mithologically and archaeologically based comic serie AGE OF BRONZE THE STORY OF THE TROJAN WAR. The presence of snakes " laying toward the neck" is a possible indication of a neck guard decorated with colourful snakes. The armour of course was fully decorated with black, gold and tin stripes as mentioned in the Iliad. The armour can thus be based on the specimens found in Thebes or even on the one from Dendra in this case only equipped with a frontal and back waist plates (see page dedicated to the armour). The shield and the helmet of Agamemnon which are described the Iliad are reconstructed in the pages dedicated to the Iliad shields and Iliad helmets.īased on the above mentioned descriptions two reasonably hypothesis can be made about Agamemnon's armour: a)The armour was a typical Achaean panoply composed of two plates with shoulder guards and (as mentioned in the Iliad) a war belt. The Agamemnon's dagger was hanging near the sword's long scabbard. The sword's silver scabbard was attached with silver suspensions. XI, 17-18)Īgamemnon puts the sword, shining with golden nails, around the shoulders. XI, 234-237)Īgamemnon wears beautiful greaves reinforced with silver ankle protections. The armour ended at waist level and was equipped with a protection belt because when Agamemnon was hit by Iphidamantes' spear, it is said that the stub hit the belt in the lower part of the armour, but it didn't pass through the decorated belt because the spear's point was bent by hitting the silver part. XI, 24-25)Įnamel snakes lay toward the neck, three on each side, similar to the rainbows that the son of Kronos places in the clouds as a signal for men. The armour had ten strips (*4) of black enamel as well as twelve strips made of gold and 20 made of tin (Il. The first element that we have to consider about Agamemnon's armour is that it comes from Cyprus as a gift from Kinyras. The Iliad's hexameter analysis, and some elements and places described in it, have demonstrated how the poem had its origins in the Mycenaean time (*3) (see also the page dedicated to the Trojan war) thus for all the reconstructions on this page, archaeological elements coming from the Late Helladic period have been reasonably used. Based on these elements an hypothetical recontruction of some of the defence described in the Iliad can be made. Even if their armour is generically indicated as " Thorek" (*2) in some cases further details are given. We invite you to view our Shipping & Returns policies, or to contact us with any questions.In the Iliad the Achaeans are described as wearing bronze(*1). #panoplybooks #rarebooks #bookboutique #collectiblebooks #antiquebooks #vintagebooks #bookstore International first class shipping includes a handling charge to cover insurance.ĭomestic orders over $250 include a handling charge to cover signature confirmation. This book features 60 profiles on people such as Abraham Lincoln, generals, admirals and lieutenants from the civil war, with illustrations and detailed events and strategies.ĪS IS! Please see photos. Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.Text block edges have All Edges Gilt and a few markings.Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.Interior is age-toned, exhibits minimal signs of age and wear.Illustrations clear, age toned, with scattered foxing.Title page has an impression of the imagine of the frontispiece. Frontispiece is present and is moderately foxed but the image is still clear.Endpapers and feps have some moderate foxing and dirt as well as a gift inscription written in pencil.Spine has gilt text with a woman design against a green background with bumped, chipped, frayed ends.Corners are bumped, scuffed, worn, frayed, with exposed board.Boards show shelfwear, edgewear, scuffing and chips in the boards.Illustrated 19th century book cover features the title in gilt as well as a boarder design in gilt.The Portrait Gallery of the War, Civil, Military, and Navel: A Biographical Record by Frank Moore
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