Did Hades Have A Horse?

Alastor, a black horse belonging to the Greek God Hades. He was one of the four horses drawing Hades’s chariot when he rose from the Underworld to bring Persephone down with him. The other three were Orphnaeus, Aethon, and Nycteus. What animals Hades had? In artistic depictions, Hades is typically Read more…

How Much Do Race Horses Cost?

Average price In other words, the median price for an average one- or two-year-old racehorse is significantly lower and rarely goes over $20,000. On the other hand, a superior racehorse can be worth $75,000 to $10 million, depending on the bloodline and winning history. What is the cost of a Read more…

Was Horse Armor A Real Thing?

Introduction: Horse armor has been used for more than three thousand years, but it was generally rarer than armor for man, being reserved mainly for the elite heavy cavalry and predominantly for battle. Was horse armor real? It was not until the twelfth century that horse armor was gradually reintroduced Read more…

What Horses Did The Hussars Use?

These were hybrids of old, Polish equine lineage and eastern horses, usually from Tatar tribes. As a result, a horse could walk hundreds of kilometres loaded with over 100 kilograms (warrior plus armour and weaponry) and instantly charge. Also, hussar horses were very quick and manoeuvrable. Are hussars Polish or Read more…