ancient sporran?

[beloitpiper]

I think calling what they wore a "kilt" would be improper, as many ancient civilzations utilized skirts or wraps as clothing. And I'm not surprised with the X tattoo or decoration...it's a very common symbol.

Oh, and welcome from Beloit, Wisconsin!!!

[cavscout]

Perhaps I missed it in the OP but why would shield be interpreted as a ancient sporran?

A sporran is a pouch or bag, so I don't follow the concept of an aegis being an ancient form of it I see the bit about the hunting bag but many cultures wore un-bifurcated garments and carried bags, so still not a very strong case for tying it to a sporran.

And following BP's post, basing a link between Greek and Scot because they both used an 'X' is not sound. Scots didn't give a hoot about the 'X' until about 832 AD.

No offense, but I don't understand what you're hoping to hear.