The Archaic warrior from Metaponto
The Archaic warrior from Metaponto
Author(s): Raimon Graells i FabregatSubject(s): Archaeology
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze - Filozofická fakulta, Vydavatelství
Keywords: Arms and armour typology; Restoration criticism; Greek‑epicorian interaction; Archaic period; hoplite
Summary/Abstract: The chalcidic helmet with ram’s protome in the Saint Louis Art Museum comes from a tomb in Metaponto. The grave assemblage has been reconstructed and displays the helmet wearer as a remarkable warrior, with the most complete panoply preserved in the Archaic Greek world. The work presents the panoply, discusses why this warrior has not been reconstructed until now, and proposes a reading of the role of this figure in Magna Grecia of the period following the destruction of Sibaris.
Journal: Studia Hercynia
- Issue Year: 24/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 78-113
- Page Count: 36
- Language: English
