Re: Gaesatae
I've noticed that 'arms and armour' are listed together a lot for 'equipment' or 'arms' or 'war-gear' in my Germanic language studies, CmacQ, so that is pretty interesting! is that a cross-cultural thing and not worth noting or is there more to this? I am intrigued... it's probably a silly question, like how hospitality, honor, fame, and gift-giving are all present among various warrior societies of 'Dark Ages'
Last edited by blitzkrieg80; 11-16-2008 at 06:43.
HWÆT !
“Vesall ertu þinnar skjaldborgar!” “Your shieldwall is pathetic!” -Bǫðvar Bjarki [Hrólfs Saga Kraka]
“Wyrd oft nereð unfǽgne eorl þonne his ellen déah.” “The course of events often saves the un-fey warrior if his valour is good.” -Bēowulf
“Gørið eigi hárit í blóði.” “Do not get blood on [my] hair.” -Sigurð Búason to his executioner [Óláfs Saga Tryggvasonar: Heimskringla]
Wes þū hāl ! Be whole (with luck)!
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