Kotthybos
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Kotthybos was a type of Macedon
ian armour. The Macedonian soldier prepared also his own food in his metal dixie, the kotthybos. The term is not found elsewhere, and appears to be a variant form of Kossymbos, Kosymbe, which are explained by Hesychius
as perizoma aigyption, "Egyptian girdle" (Egyptians are known to have used linen armour), Cretan small shield, bandage, hairnet and outward ornamental garment.
Macedon
Macedonia or Macedon was an ancient kingdom, centered in the northeastern part of the Greek peninsula, bordered by Epirus to the west, Paeonia to the north, the region of Thrace to the east and Thessaly to the south....
ian armour. The Macedonian soldier prepared also his own food in his metal dixie, the kotthybos. The term is not found elsewhere, and appears to be a variant form of Kossymbos, Kosymbe, which are explained by Hesychius
Hesychius
Hesychius , may refer to:*Hesychius of Alexandria, lexicographer*St. Hesychius of Cazorla, saint, martyr, and bishop*Hesychius of Jerusalem, presbyter and exegete*Hesychius of Sinai, hieromonk and Byzantine author*Hesychius of Antioch...
as perizoma aigyption, "Egyptian girdle" (Egyptians are known to have used linen armour), Cretan small shield, bandage, hairnet and outward ornamental garment.