The Son of Neptune...180 Pages In

I'm on page 180 of The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan.  I wasn't sure if I was going to like it as first, but I am quickly being drawn into the story, and as I get to know the new characters I'm liking them more and more.  It just took me a while to get back in the groove.

So far this book has taken place in a Roman demigod (one parent mortal/one parent god) camp.  That in itself threw me for a loop because in all the previous books we've been reading about Greek gods.  Since demigods are often warriors there is lots of talk about Roman weapons, and I grew curious about what each one looks like.  I decided to look them up and share them with you...just in case you're interested.

Gladius

Source:  http://www.romancoins.info/MilitaryEquipment-Attack.html#Pompeianus

Spatha

Source:  http://www.romancoins.info/MilitaryEquipment-Attack.html

Pilum

Source:  http://www.romancoins.info/MilitaryEquipment-Attack.html

Pugio

Source:  http://www.romancoins.info/MilitaryEquipment-Attack.html

Greaves

Armor that protects the legs

These are Greek greaves but Romans wore something similar
Source:  Wikipedia.org

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