As part of the rebirth of the UTSA Classics Club, an idea was bandied about to stage a public demonstration of hoplite style warfare. Sounds great, but obtaining at least a semi-authentic panoply--aspis, dory, cuirass, greaves, helmet--is not cheap and we are college students, after all.
The goal is to document the creation of the equipment using paper mache, modeling clay, and chickenwire. The results may not be super cool but should convey the proper impression of a fully-armed hoplite ready for battle. Also, by selecting readily available materials and easy-to-duplicate processes, we can create a wide variety of gear and everyone can paint their own shield.
Safety note: None of the weapons are functional. They are intended for visual appeal only and should be very safe as designed.
More to come as work progresses!
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