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[[File:Alexander the Great mosaic.jpg|thumb|The Alexander Mosaic of Pompeii, depicting Alexander the Great, king of Macedon, wearing the linothorax.]] | [[File:Alexander the Great mosaic.jpg|thumb|The Alexander Mosaic of Pompeii, depicting [[Alexander the Great]], king of Macedon, wearing the linothorax.]] | ||
The linothorax (pronounced /ˈliːnoʊθɔːræks/) (Greek: λινοθώρακας) is a type of upper body armor used by the ancient Macedonians. The term linothorax is a modern term based on the Greek λινοθώραξ, which means "wearing a breastplate of linen", however the actual ancient term for this type of armor is unclear. The term "thorax" was the word for breastplate during this era and was traditionally made of metal in most contexts. The "linothorax" were made of linen glued in layers with animal fat, and eventually adopted by many armies. | The linothorax (pronounced /ˈliːnoʊθɔːræks/) (Greek: λινοθώρακας) is a type of upper body armor used by the ancient Macedonians. The term linothorax is a modern term based on the Greek λινοθώραξ, which means "wearing a breastplate of linen", however the actual ancient term for this type of armor is unclear. The term "thorax" was the word for breastplate during this era and was traditionally made of metal in most contexts. The "linothorax" were made of linen glued in layers with animal fat, and eventually adopted by many armies. | ||