Hippika gymnasia
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Hippika gymnasia
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The hippika gymnasia were ritual tournaments performed by the cavalry of the Roman Empire to both practice their skills and display their expertise. They took place on a parade ground situated outside a fort and involved the cavalry practicing manoeuvring and the handling of weapons such as javelins and spears. The riders and their mounts wore highly elaborate armour and helmets specially made for display purposes, decorated with images from classical mythology. Such tournaments served several p
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Tournaments performed by the cavalry of the Roman Empire
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2023-12-29T19:21:40Z
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