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1. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › aspidAspid- Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ASPID- is shield. How to use aspid- in a sentence.

2. biblehub.com › greek › 785Strong's Greek: 785. ἀσπίς (aspis) -- Shield, Serpent

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   Phonetic Spelling: (as-pece') Definition: Shield, Serpent. Meaning: an asp (hooded-snake, cobra). Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word for "shield" or "asp," referring to a type of serpent. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6620 (פֶּתֶן, pethen): Often translated as "asp" or "cobra," this Hebrew word is used in the Old ...

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   What does ασπίδα (aspída) mean in Greek? ασπίδα. English Translation. shield. More meanings for ασπίδα (aspída) shield noun.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AspisAspis - Wikipedia

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   The aspis measured at least 0.9 metres (2 ft 11 in) in diameter and weighed about 7.3 kilograms (16 lb), and it was about 25–38 millimetres (0.98–1.50 in) thick. [2] This large shield was made possible partly by its shape, which allowed it to be supported comfortably on the shoulder. The revolutionary part of the shield was, in fact, the grip.

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   A hoplon (Greek infantryman) shield was a deeply-dished shield made of wood. Often, particularly later on, it was covered in a thin layer of bronze. In some periods, it was the practice to decorate the aspis; in others, it was left plain. Probably the most famous aspis decoration is that of the Spartans: a red capital lambda (Λ).

6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › %E1%BC%80%CF%83%CF%80%CEἀσπίς - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Feb 18, 2024 · ᾰ̓σπίς • (aspís) f (genitive ᾰ̓σπίδος); third declension. shield. collective, body of men-at-arms. (military) on the left. Antonym: δόρυ (dóru) a round, flat bowl. a boss or knob on a door. asp, Egyptian cobra. ornament in the form of an asp.

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   Who used the aspis shield in ancient Greece?

   • The Greek hoplites and cavalry frequently used the aspis (also known as the hoplon) between the 8th and 4th centuries BC. From the time of the Minoan civilization (c. 3500–c. 1100 BC) through the 4th century BC, the aspis shield was a prevalent weapon among ancient Greek heavy infantry.

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   What is an aspis shield?

   • An aspis (Ancient Greek: ἀσπίς; pl.: aspides, ἀσπίδες) or porpax shield was the heavy wooden shield used by the infantry in various periods of ancient Greece. An aspis was deeply dished and made primarily of wood. Some had a thin sheet of bronze on the outer face, often just around the rim. The convention was to decorate the shield.

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   When was the aspis shield invented?

   • From the time of the Minoan civilization (c. 3500–c. 1100 BC) through the 4th century BC, the aspis shield was a prevalent weapon among ancient Greek heavy infantry. The term “aspis” is actually a generic term for the ancient Greek word “shield” (ἄσπις). In ancient Greece, the aspis was a huge, circular shield.

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   What was an aspis made of?

   • An aspis was deeply dished and made primarily of wood. Some had a thin sheet of bronze on the outer face, often just around the rim. The convention was to decorate the shield. The aspis measured at least 0.9 metres (2 ft 11 in) in diameter and weighed about 7.3 kilograms (16 lb), and it was about 25–38 millimetres (0.98–1.50 in) thick.

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   How big was an aspis?

   • The aspis measured at least 0.9 metres (2 ft 11 in) in diameter and weighed about 7.3 kilograms (16 lb), and it was about 25–38 millimetres (0.98–1.50 in) thick. This large shield was made possible partly by its shape, which allowed it to be supported comfortably on the shoulder. The revolutionary part of the shield was, in fact, the grip.

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   Who wore an aspis shield?

   • Hoplites, highly armed infantry warriors, were the most common bearers of the aspis in combat. This cold weapon provided great protection, like a “city wall.” According to Hesiod, Heracles wielded an aspis shield. Ancient Greek hoplites charging with their aspis (hoplon) shields. (Image: Giuseppe Rava)

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   Sep 6, 2023 · The Greek hoplites and cavalry frequently used the aspis (also known as the hoplon) between the 8th and 4th centuries BC. In fact, the word hoplite derives from “hoplon.” As new offensive weapons with higher penetrating strength, manufacturing processes, and different forms of fighting formations were adopted, the material, shape, and means of gripping the aspis shield evolved as well.