[328] ἀμφ̓ ὤμοισιν: standing expression in the case of the principal parts of the warrior's equipment: breastplate, sword (as v. 334), and shield.
ἐδύσετο: Paris had entered the conflict as a light-armed warrior, see on v. 17. 329 = “Η 355, Θ 82, Λ” 369, cf. 11.505. 330-338. cf. 11.17 ff., “Π 131-139, Τ” 369 ff. — The poet presents a picture of the preparations for battle. The complete armament of the Homeric warrior consisted in the six pieces here enumerated, which are always mentioned in the same order before an important conflict. κνημῖδας: see on 1.17.This text is part of:
Homer's Iliad, Books I-III. Thomas D. Seymour. Boston. Ginn and Company. 1891.
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