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What is the difference between the military of Greek and Roman?
There are many differences between the two cultures, in fact, so many that they cannot all be told. One difference is that Greek culture was exceedingly older than Roman culture. To start things out, the Greek civilization was in existence long before Rome became a civilization. Rome began as a few farming communities on the banks of the Tiber river, and the civilization grew and grew and started to conquer land. As well, Rome was also under the rule of Escrustan kings for centuries, until that system of government was overthrown and the Roman Republic came into existence. Rome conquered and grew, and it as well consisted of city states very similar to Greece, but they united and one day decided they wanted to conquer the world. Of course, Greece fell to the Romans. When the Romans demolished them, they decided that they really liked Greek culture, and they adopted many of Greek characteristics into their own culture. Even though Greece was under their rule, the Romans still allowed them their own culture and individuality, as for all lands they conquered. But Rome was still quite different from Greece even though they stole many of their ideas. For example: religion. The Greeks and Romans had the same religion, but the Romans changed many of the names of the gods to more Roman sounding names. But Greek religion was much more artistic with festivity. Not that the Romans elaborated their religion, but it was much more conservative and serious. Eventually, the Romans grew rather cynical of their own religion. The Romans also adopted the Greek fashion of the toga. Throughout the Roman Republic, the toga was the official wear of Roman citizens--men and women alike. Of course, it originated in Greece. When the Roman Empire came along, the toga ceased to be worn, and women also adopted other Greek fashions, like the stola, which remained popular throughout the Roman empire. Togas were worn rarely, but the Romans now wore the tunic, being a Roman fashion. Government officials wore tunics more often, as well as the peasantry, and as the years went by, they became more and more acceptable, like a long-sleeved tunic. In the winter, up to three layers of tunics could be worn by Roman men. Art was also a huge difference between the Greeks and Romans. Greek art is what you imagine when you think of ancient art, but Roman art was exceedingly realistic and was not rivaled until the Renaissance. The Romans ad already accomplished three-dimensional art, and by the early third century Roman sculpture was so realistic, one could swear it was a real person they saw. Sculpture was a Roman mastery; Greek sculpture was good, but it couldn't compare with Roman sculpture. Especially official portraits of officials; they were usually a marble bust, and they were considerably impressive. The Romans also had mass production that the Greeks didn't have; for example: if a gentleman wanted a life-size statue to be done of him, the artist would sculpt his head, and then mount it on top of a mass-produced body, probably of concrete. Many of the headless bodies have been excavated. The Romans also adopted Greek theatre, but the themes of the play were much different. Roman plays were at times very debauched, whilst Greek plays were much more classical. In arenas is where the Greeks would perform their plays; the Romans did too, but usually the Romans held gladitorial games in arenas and executions, etc. They were exceedingly different cultures adopting from one another, but no civilization is original. The Greeks, in fact, adopted from the Egyptians and one can see in their early art the similarity quite clearly. No civilization in all of history is original, and Greek and Roman culture is no exception.
Did Hermes have a sword?
Yes, long sword made out of gold
What do you use today that the Romans built?
The Ancient Romans were responsible for the production of many items/designs that we still use today. Some of these are: - Advanced roads and roadways - Aqueducts - Water pumps - Tools used in engineering, measuring and construction - Cesareans (or C-sections) - Reinforced concrete - Our calendar - Umbrellas (for both sun and rain) - Showers - Indoor plumbing - Flushing toilets - Books (instead of scrolls) - Ploughs
What were katanas used for in the past years?
Katanas were traditional Japanese swords, that was used by some of the Japanese samurai. It is a sword with a curved, slender, single-edged blade, with a grip long enough for two hands.
How much did a roman sword cost in first century?
the Romans probably used goods such as iron, wood, wheat and such to trade for it. It isn't certain how much it would have cost because trading was still used with the gold anyway. Think of it like if we weren't happy with what we were paying for bread, we would bargain for it. Hope this helped. ;)
What is a long slender sword called?
The long sword used by the Romans is/was called the "spatha". It was used by the cavalry while the infantry used the :gladius". In the Late Empire the spatha was adopted by the infantry as well.
What did Romans used to do in the middle of the Roman empire?
It is the 'Sword'
What is a long sword?
A long sword is a sword that was primary used in western Europe it was used for sword and board type if item
What was the most common ancient greek sword?
As with the Romans, most greek Hoplites used a short sword called the gladius
What did the sword look like that killed Julius Caesar?
Julius Caesar was not assassinated with a sword. He was stabbed 23 times with daggers. The Romans used the gladius, a short sword which was light, easy to handle and very useful for close man-to-man combat. They started using a long sword (the spatha) in the 1st millennium AD, several centuries after the death of Julius Caesar.
What are the Romans weapons?
sword bow and arrow
What country invented the long sword?
England invented the long sword. You can tell not only by history, but by England's use of this weapon. When this sword was used, England was fighting to spread Christianity. If you turn the sword upside-down, it is a cross.
What weapens did Romans use in the battle?
The basic weapons that the Romans used in battle were the javelin, sword and shield. They also used various ballistic type weapons such as the scorpion and the onager, depending upon the battle. Battering rams were used against walled cities and grappling hooks were used by the navy.The basic weapons that the Romans used in battle were the javelin, sword and shield. They also used various ballistic type weapons such as the scorpion and the onager, depending upon the battle. Battering rams were used against walled cities and grappling hooks were used by the navy.The basic weapons that the Romans used in battle were the javelin, sword and shield. They also used various ballistic type weapons such as the scorpion and the onager, depending upon the battle. Battering rams were used against walled cities and grappling hooks were used by the navy.The basic weapons that the Romans used in battle were the javelin, sword and shield. They also used various ballistic type weapons such as the scorpion and the onager, depending upon the battle. Battering rams were used against walled cities and grappling hooks were used by the navy.The basic weapons that the Romans used in battle were the javelin, sword and shield. They also used various ballistic type weapons such as the scorpion and the onager, depending upon the battle. Battering rams were used against walled cities and grappling hooks were used by the navy.The basic weapons that the Romans used in battle were the javelin, sword and shield. They also used various ballistic type weapons such as the scorpion and the onager, depending upon the battle. Battering rams were used against walled cities and grappling hooks were used by the navy.The basic weapons that the Romans used in battle were the javelin, sword and shield. They also used various ballistic type weapons such as the scorpion and the onager, depending upon the battle. Battering rams were used against walled cities and grappling hooks were used by the navy.The basic weapons that the Romans used in battle were the javelin, sword and shield. They also used various ballistic type weapons such as the scorpion and the onager, depending upon the battle. Battering rams were used against walled cities and grappling hooks were used by the navy.The basic weapons that the Romans used in battle were the javelin, sword and shield. They also used various ballistic type weapons such as the scorpion and the onager, depending upon the battle. Battering rams were used against walled cities and grappling hooks were used by the navy.
What is a thrusting sword?
A short, broad sword, like the one used by the Romans, that is good for jabbing at and enemy. It was not used for slashing as much. Improvement: A broad sword is mainly for chopping and stabbing, not exactly thrusting. A thrust is an inward moving slash. A good example of a thrusting weapon would be the french Rapier.
How is a short sword useful in a battle?
Depending on the time period you are talking about it might be used as only a ceremonial piece, but if you are talking about the times when they actually used them in battle.... The swords that were used at that time where quite long and difficult to move from an attacking position to a defensive one. The short sword allowed the fencers to defend themselves faster than trying to block the long sword with their own long sword.
What is a long sword used for?
Cutting up watermelons , I would imagine.
What did the Romans use in a one to one combat?
They used a short sword called gladius. Because it was short and light, it was suited for close combat.
