How Do You Make A Spartan Shield?
Spartan warriors, like all Greek heavy infantry, were citizen soldiers called hoplites. The very word hoplite is derived from the misconstrued name for their shield, hoplon (the Greeks themselves actually used the word aspis for shield). This shield, as employed by the Spartans, was key to their way of war, more important than swords, helmets, spears or armor. Making your own hoplon or aspis is central to having an effective kit for either a good costume or historical re-enacting. Step 1 Take measurements. The Spartan shield was circular and roughly 3 feet wide, but the Greeks were a lot smaller than most present-day people. The shield is held by putting your arm through a forearm loop and hand grip, with the upper rim resting on your shoulder. Take measurements of your arm, with the elbow bent at a 90-degree angle. Make sure the perimeter of your wooden core is large enough to accommodate this measurement. Step 2 Build your wooden core. The Spartan shield was built around a concave, b
