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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.]] | |wketx=[[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. | ||
The linothorax appears to have been used in place of the bronze "bell cuirass" as the popular choice of armor for Greek hoplites, starting perhaps around the late seventh century and early sixth century B.C. This could have been due to the lower price, lesser weight, and cooler material. Its high point in vase paintings, sculptural reliefs and artistic depictions corresponds with the time of the Persian Wars. By the time of the Peloponnesian War it was still used, and continued to seemingly flourish well into the Hellenistic period. | The linothorax appears to have been used in place of the bronze "bell cuirass" as the popular choice of armor for Greek hoplites, starting perhaps around the late seventh century and early sixth century B.C. This could have been due to the lower price, lesser weight, and cooler material. Its high point in vase paintings, sculptural reliefs and artistic depictions corresponds with the time of the Persian Wars. By the time of the Peloponnesian War it was still used, and continued to seemingly flourish well into the Hellenistic period. | ||
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Der Leinenpanzer, griechisch Linothorax, ist ein Brustpanzer auf Leinenbasis, der vor allem im Antiken Griechenland verwendet wurde. Er galt als so kostbar, dass er in den Tempeln als Weihegeschenk dargebracht wurde. | Der Leinenpanzer, griechisch Linothorax, ist ein Brustpanzer auf Leinenbasis, der vor allem im Antiken Griechenland verwendet wurde. Er galt als so kostbar, dass er in den Tempeln als Weihegeschenk dargebracht wurde. | ||
