War Elephants: A Wonder Weapon of the Classical World?

I talk about War Elephant presence in Western battles, their usefulness, and ramble about some general attitudes and perceptions towards elephants.

Sources Used:
[1]“A brief review of the status, distribution and biology of wild Asian elephants (Elephas maxmius).” Sukumar, R. 2006. Int. Zoo Yb. 40:1-8
[2]“Animals in the Classical World : Ethical Perspectives From Greek and Roman Texts”. Harden, A. 2013
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[4]“The Elephant in Ancient War”. Glover, R. 1944. The Classical Journal. 39(5): 257-269.
[5]“Alexander, Elephants and Gaugamela” Charles, M.B. 2008. Mouseion Series III. 8: 9-23
[6]“ Alexander the Great and the Mystery of the Elephant Medallions” Holt, Frank L. 2003. University of California Press

Music: "Seikilos Epithath" - Lina Palera

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