#iberian
Scipio Africanus Freeing Massiva
These are the blades that cycle through my head on repeat. The keep me curious about their past and how they could also have a future. There is some sort of magic in the ring. The balance and comfort of a seemingly awkward grip is baffling. To make a perfectly fitting version, to my hand, would be a dream come true. Until then, that is my dream.
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The most beautiful existing version of this blade type can be seen at the museaum at @rothenburgobdertauber @rothenburgtourism (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLUNfRBDRPx/?igshid=14hmrt0vcuwir
Hamilcar Barca or Barcas (ca. 275 BC – 228 BC) was a Carthaginian general and statesman, leader of the Barcid family, and father of Hannibal, Hasdrubal and Mago. He allegedly founded the city of Barcino (currently named Barcelona) while he was on Hispania. In eight years by force of arms and diplomacy Hamilcar secured an extensive territory in Hispania, but his premature death in battle of Ilici (228 BC) denied Carthage a complete conquest.
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