A Roman legion normally indicates the basic ancient Roman army unit recruited specifically from Roman citizens. The Roman military took whatever worked and gradually made it into their own. Of all the greatest ancient warriors – the Romans were perhaps the most pragmatic. They were the perfect example of a warriors and gentleman. They were among the toughest soldiers in history to kill because of their armor. They fought in massive suits of armor, usually weighing 40-60 pounds, although some plate armor is estimated to have weighed more than 100 pounds! An armored knight on armored horse would have been like a tank on the battlefield. The code of the knights was to: “Protect the weak, defenseless, helpless, and fight for the general welfare of all.” They were the richest, most trained warriors, and had the armor, weapons, and horses to get the job done. Honor was the cornerstone concept for knights of the medieval era.
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Knights were great warriors clad in full body armor on horseback. They were fierce warriors who would engage in a Peruperu, or war dance, prior to attacking their enemies in order to intimidate them and even give them a preview of the ensuing slaughter.
Unlike most native cultures, the Maori were never conquered. Cannibalism was fueled by the desire to gain the mana of a foe defeated in battle. The Maori people believed that combat was sacred to their ancestors and they fought to acquire mana spiritual power and prestige. War was common between tribes, generally over land conflicts or to gain or restore Mana (spiritual power and prestige). They were believed to have settled into New Real Maori Warrior Chief Wielding a Mere in New Zealand around 1280 AD. The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. Having a reputation for eating their enemies in order to capture their “Mana”, that is their respect.