A thyreos or thureos (Ancient Greek: θυρεός) was a large oval shield which was commonly used in Hellenistic armies from the 3rd century BC onwards. It was adopted from the Galatians, probably first by the Illyrians, then by the Thracians before becoming common in ancient Greece.

The thyreophoroi or thureophoroi (Greek: θυρεοφόροι; sg.: thureophoros / thyreophoros, θυρεοφόρος) [1] were a type of infantry soldier, common in the 3rd to 1st centuries BC, who carried a large oval shield called a thyreos which had a type of metal strip boss and a central spine. They were armed with a long thrusting spear, javelins and a sword.

Usage: The term "thureos" refers to a large, oblong shield used by ancient soldiers, particularly Roman legionaries. It was designed to cover the entire body, providing comprehensive protection during battle.

Fresco of an ancient Macedonian soldier (thorakitai) wearing chainmail armor and bearing a thureos shield. The thorakitai (Greek: θωρακίται; sg.: θωρακίτης, thorakites) were a type of soldier in Hellenistic armies similar to the thureophoroi.

A thyreos or thureos (Ancient Greek: θυρεός) was a large oval shield which was commonly used in Hellenistic armies from the 3rd century BC onwards. It was adopted from the Galatians, probably first by the Illyrians, then by the Thracians before becoming common in ancient Greece.

θυρεός, -οῦ, ὁ, (from θύρα, because shaped like a door [cf. Winers Grammar, 23]), a shield (Latin scutum); it was large, oblong, and four-cornered: τὸν θ. τῆς πίστεως, equivalent to τὴν πίστιν …

Thureophoroi: Backbone of the Hellenistic Army. The thureophoros is the ubiquitous Hellenistic mercenary. Phalanxes, war elephants, and armored cavalry may have stolen the glory in the infrequent large battles, but the majority of work fell on mercenaries who patrolled the borders, guarded fortifications, and assaulted cities.

Aug 3, 2019 · [Greek] θυρεός (thyreos): long oblong shield, armor for protection; Eph.6:16. A re-enactment of the testudo (“turtle”) formation of the Roman infantry. The Roman scutum (shield) has a rectangular circular shape. Background information: Greek Hellenism: This …

A thureos (thoo-reh-os' ) was a large oval shield which was commonly used in Hellenistic armies from the 3rd BC on. It was adopted from the Galatians probably first by the Ilyrians, then by the Thracians before becoming common in Greece.

Discover the original meaning of Thureos in the Bible using the New Testament Greek Lexicon - King James Version. Learn the audio pronunciation, word origin and usage in the Bible, plus scripture verse references of Thureos.