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Ancient Greek method of riding a horse bareback
Ancient Greek method of riding a horse bareback. A young man returns with a chlamys on his lance to a woman offering drinks to both man and horse (top) and a rider holding lance and bridle, with shield, fillet and myrtle branches denoting victory in martial games (bottom). Maniera di montare a cavallo. Taken from Aubin Louis Millins Peintures de Vases Antiques. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1842
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In this hand-colored copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's "Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World," we are transported back to ancient Greece to witness the unique method of horse riding that once defined this legendary civilization. The top image depicts a young man, triumphantly returning from battle, greeted by a woman offering drinks to both the man and his horse. The man wears a chlamys, a long cloak, draped over his lance. The horse, adorned with myrtle branches, symbolizes victory in martial games. The bottom image showcases a rider, dressed in armor, holding a lance and bridle. He wears a shield, fillet, and myrtle branches, further emphasizing his military triumph. The Ancient Greeks were renowned for their skill in horse riding, often depicted in art and literature. They rode horses bareback, without saddles or bridles, using only their legs and hands to control the animal. This method allowed for greater flexibility and mobility, essential in the chaotic and unpredictable nature of ancient warfare. The figures in this engraving are reminiscent of famous Greek personalities such as Miltiades, the Athenian politician and general, and Themistocles, the King of Athens. Other historical figures, like Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, and Giovanni Antonio Sasso, an Italian artist and antiquarian, are also known to have studied and admired ancient Greek culture and fashion. This intriguing image offers a glimpse into the rich history and traditions of ancient Greece, providing a fascinating insight into a bygone era.
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