Gladiator Pillows
Description: SPARTAN HELMET | Tribute to spartan warriors. But also an homage to “300”, great epic movie, retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae (within the Persian Wars), where King Leonidas led 300 Spartans into battle against the Persian "God-King" Xerxes and his invading army of more than 300,000 soldiers! TAGS | Spartans | ancient Greek hero | 300 Spartans | warrior | 300 | ancient Greece | mythology | Sparta | Greek | spartan helmet | this is Sparta | gladiator | spartan warrior | 300 movie.
Description: Legio vigesima Valeria victrix, in English Twentieth Victorious Valeria Legion was a legion of the Imperial Roman army. The origin of the Legion's name "Valeria" is unclear and there are various theories. The legion was probably founded shortly after 31 BC by the emperor Augustus. It served in Hispania, Illyricum, and Germania before participating in the invasion of Britannia in 43 AD. It remained active in Britain until at least the beginning of the 4th century. The legion, which had a boar as its emblem, was based at the fortress of Deva Victrix, which is now the present-day city of Chester.
Description: A classic design for fans of the popular French comic strip. The image features the iconic trio: the clever Asterix, the incredibly strong Obelix, and the loyal little dog Dogmatix. Perfect for those who love retro art style, European comics, and adventures against the Roman Empire.
Description: The Augustus' Eighth Legion was one of the oldest legions of the Imperial Roman army founded by Pompey in 65 BC, and continuing in service to Rome for at least 400 years thereafter. It was ordered to Cisalpine Gaul around 58 BC by Julius Caesar, and marched with him throughout the entire Gallic Wars.
Description: The rapacious 21st legion’ had a slightly more oblique title than others, but one that still referred to their military might – they were seen as rapacious or grasping for victory. Formed in 31 BC by the Emperor Augustus, they were made up of men from other legions. They suppressed the Raetian rebellion in 16-15 BC. Following the Teutoberg disaster, they were among those sent to reinforce the German border and to crush the rebellion there.
Description: The Sixth Ironclad Legion was a legion of the Imperial Roman army. It probably originated from the Republican general Pompey's 6th legion in Spain. In 30 BC it became part of the emperor Augustus's standing army. It continued in existence into the 4th century. Legio VI fought in the Roman Republican civil wars of the 40s and 30s BC.
