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Re: Does anyone else..
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 8:41 pm
by xxx
Bucephalus was the parade horse, the pet. It is unlikely Alexander rode him into battle, especially considering his age - horses were too easily killed.I haven't seen the new trailer yet, but I believe Farrell is riding a black Freisian (sp?) I recall Rutger Hauer rode one in Ladyhawke. Beautiful, but looks nothing like what Alexander would have ridden, but they look lovely on celluloid.
Re: Does anyone else..
Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 7:17 am
by beausefaless
Dear Mss XXX,I completely agree, the Frisian horse is what Collin Farrell probably rode in the movie.(a draft or work-horse) No doubt the ancient war charger were smaller but much faster almost equal to a thorough-bred. As far as Bucephalus being only used for show we'll never know. On this subject I have a tendency to respectfully disagree. If you're interested with my analysis let me know and I'll explain or you can wait for Sikander to finish my (our) re-write on Bucephalus.Regards, Andrew