THE FOUR-WHEELED PROCESSIONAL CHARIOT. THE LATEST DISCOVERY OF POMPEII

[Imperial Dave]

http://pompeiisites.org/en/comunicati/the-four-wheeled-processional-chariot-the-last-discovery-of-pompeii/

amazing find....

[DougM]

If it has 4 wheels is it a chariot or a cart?

[Imperial Dave]

good point......

not a clue!

[Nick Harbud]

If it has 4 wheels is it a chariot or a cart?

No idea, but if you disconnect its motive power, you end up with a carriageless horse.

[Justin Swanton]

And if the motive power comes to a halt you have a courseless haemorrhage. 

[Nick Harbud]

Thank you for sharing the cover image from the next issue of Slingshot.   

[Justin Swanton]

Thank you for sharing the cover image from the next issue of Slingshot.   

Nearly there... 

[Jim Webster]

Thank you for sharing the cover image from the next issue of Slingshot.   

I think it's good we continue to draw on timeless classics in our delving into ancient history   

[Imperial Dave]

very good....!

[Chuck the Grey]

From Merriam-Webster:
"Definition of chariot. (Entry 1 of 2) 1 : a light four-wheeled pleasure or state carriage. 2 : a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle car of ancient times used also in processions and races."

The vehicle's purpose seems to be the deciding factor is its designation as a chariot or a cart. A chariot must always have a glamorous and prestigious purpose as illustrated by the proposed cover for the next Slingshot. One must maintain appearances after all.

[Jim Webster]

The vehicle's purpose seems to be the deciding factor is its designation as a chariot or a cart. A chariot must always have a glamorous and prestigious purpose as illustrated by the proposed cover for the next Slingshot. One must maintain appearances after all.

To be honest, your definition seems as good as any I've seen. 

[Imperial Dave]

works for me