Mosso, A. (Angelo), 1846-1910 · London, Unwin · leaf 238
e gaiters is fixed by a bandage passingtwo or three times above the knee, which proves, according toSchliemann, that these gaiters are of stuff. The feet are shodwith sandals, which seem to be fastened by straps passing overthe ankles where the gaiters begin. It is not a question otgreaves, which,… … FIG. Io8.—TERRACOTTA FIGURE FOUND AT PETSOFA, NEAR PALAIKASTRO, BY MR. DAWKIXS. FOOTGEAR IX THE TIME OF MINOS 231 legs the fine greaves with silver buckles. ^ By a strange fancyof the poet the greaves of Achilles were of tin. When Agenorassailed Achilles he cast with vigorous hand his spear,…
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