“The large shield used by the Greeks was an excellent defense as it could stop most weapons of its time. In addition, its weight made it a dangerous weapon. A thrust forward with the shield could knock an opponent down, setting him up for a kill with any of the attacker’s weapons. A strike from the shield’s edge was deadly, as it could break bones and fatally fracture the skull.” ~ Wikipedia
A Spartan mother’s parting words to her son as he left for battle were “Come home bearing your shield, or on it.” This quote is found in Plutarch’s Moralia, a collection of morals, tales, and short stories, in a section called Sayings of Spartan Women. While this may indicate another use for the shield as a stretcher, it is more likely that the family would simply want the valuable large shield back.
A Spartan mother’s parting words to her son as he left for battle were “Come home bearing your shield, or on it.” This quote is found in Plutarch’s Moralia, a collection of morals, tales, and short stories, in a section called Sayings of Spartan Women. While this may indicate another use for the shield as a stretcher, it is more likely that the family would simply want the valuable large shield back.
