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 Originally Posted by Ryan Ross
It blows my mind how often that blatant myth pops up. I really wish folks would stop spreading it around.
I had never thought to question it, don't know where I read it first.
According to wikipedia today: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sporran
The sporran is descended from the medieval belt pouch, and is not descended from the Roman Balteus - groin armour.
Thanks Ryan.
EDIT: and simultaneously posting Dale.
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Originally Posted by AKScott
descended from the Roman Balteus - groin armour.
Balteus... to protect your baltes?
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