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SPA028B - Hoplite with Cypriot Marine Prisoner & Icarus Shield (2 figs) | Thomas Gunn
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SPA028B - Hoplite with Cypriot Marine Prisoner & Icarus Shield (2 figs)
Ancient Greek warfare was shaped by the interactions between many different city-states, kingdoms, and cultures throughout the Mediterranean world. Conflicts between these societies often resulted in prisoners being taken, alliances changing, and the exchange of ideas, traditions, and military techniques.
This two-figure set depicts a Greek hoplite with a Cypriot marine prisoner, accompanied by a shield featuring Icarus, one of the most famous figures from Greek mythology. The story of Icarus, who attempted to fly using wings created by his father Daedalus, has become a lasting symbol of ambition, courage, and the dangers of overreaching.
The hoplite represents the disciplined citizen-soldier who formed the core of Greek armies, while the captured marine adds a narrative element that reflects the realities of ancient warfare. Prisoners were a common consequence of battles, providing insight into the political and military struggles of the ancient world.
The combination of historical figures and mythological symbolism makes this set particularly engaging for collectors. It creates an opportunity to display not just a battlefield moment, but a story involving different cultures and traditions.
At The Military Workshop, collectors can explore historical miniatures that go beyond simple combat scenes, offering figures that capture the people, beliefs, and events that shaped the civilisations of the past.
SPA028B - Hoplite with Cypriot Marine Prisoner & Icarus Shield (2 figs)
Ancient Greek warfare was shaped by the interactions between many different city-states, kingdoms, and cultures throughout the Mediterranean world. Conflicts between these societies often resulted in prisoners being taken, alliances changing, and the exchange of ideas, traditions, and military techniques.
This two-figure set depicts a Greek hoplite with a Cypriot marine prisoner, accompanied by a shield featuring Icarus, one of the most famous figures from Greek mythology. The story of Icarus, who attempted to fly using wings created by his father Daedalus, has become a lasting symbol of ambition, courage, and the dangers of overreaching.
The hoplite represents the disciplined citizen-soldier who formed the core of Greek armies, while the captured marine adds a narrative element that reflects the realities of ancient warfare. Prisoners were a common consequence of battles, providing insight into the political and military struggles of the ancient world.
The combination of historical figures and mythological symbolism makes this set particularly engaging for collectors. It creates an opportunity to display not just a battlefield moment, but a story involving different cultures and traditions.
At The Military Workshop, collectors can explore historical miniatures that go beyond simple combat scenes, offering figures that capture the people, beliefs, and events that shaped the civilisations of the past.
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