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− | | manuscript(s) = {{plainlist | [[Codex Speyer (MS M.I.29)|MS M.I.29]] (1491) | [[Glasgow Fechtbuch (MS E.1939.65.341)|MS E.1939.65.341]] (1508) | [[Fechtbuch zu Ross und zu Fuss (MS Var.82)|MS Varia 82]] (1570) }} | + | | manuscript(s) = {{plainlist |
+ | | [[Codex Speyer (MS M.I.29)|MS M.I.29]] (1491) | ||
+ | | [[Glasgow Fechtbuch (MS E.1939.65.341)|MS E.1939.65.341]] (1508) | ||
+ | | [[Fechtbuch zu Ross und zu Fuss (MS Var.82)|MS Varia 82]] (1570) | ||
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| principal manuscript(s)= | | principal manuscript(s)= | ||
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| wiktenauer compilation by=[[Michael Chidester]] | | wiktenauer compilation by=[[Michael Chidester]] | ||
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− | | influences = | + | | influences = [[Johannes Liechtenauer]] (?) |
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− | | translations = {{plainlist | [http://www.thearma.org/Manuals/Mertin_Siber/MS-Web.htm#.VGJ_mDRu6Ag English translation] | {{German translation|http://talhoffer.wordpress.com/2011/07/09/martin-syber-in-the-mi-29-transcribed-and-translated/|1}} | {{Hungarian translation|http://kardrendje.hu/downloads/books/Mertin_Siber.pdf|1}} }} | + | | translations = {{plainlist |
+ | | [http://www.thearma.org/Manuals/Mertin_Siber/MS-Web.htm#.VGJ_mDRu6Ag English translation] | ||
+ | | {{German translation|http://talhoffer.wordpress.com/2011/07/09/martin-syber-in-the-mi-29-transcribed-and-translated/|1}} | ||
+ | | {{Greek translation|https://byzantineoplomachia.wordpress.com/2021/02/28/οι-διδασκαλίες-του-martin-syber-από-το-codex-speyer-ms-m-i-29-1491/|1}} | ||
+ | | {{Hungarian translation|http://kardrendje.hu/downloads/books/Mertin_Siber.pdf|1}} | ||
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− | '''Martin Syber''' (Mertin Siber, Martein Syber) was a [[century::15th century]] [[nationality::German]] [[fencing master]]. Hardly anything is known of Syber beyond his ''New Zettel'' ("New [[Zettel|Recital]]"). His surname signifies that he came from a family of sieve makers, but gives us no indication of his birthplace. According to Syber's own account, he learned the art from a variety of masters from across Europe, including men from Bohemia, Brabant (or possibly Provence), England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Prussia, Russia, and Swabia. The inclusion of his Recital in [[Codex Speyer (MS M.I.29)|Codex Speyer]] and the [[Glasgow Fechtbuch (MS E.1939.65.341)|Glasgow Fechtbuch]] suggests a connection to the tradition of [[Johannes Liechtenauer]], and his mention of an "earlier '' | + | '''Martin Syber''' (Mertin Siber, Martein Syber) was a [[century::15th century]] [[nationality::German]] [[fencing master]]. Hardly anything is known of Syber beyond his ''New Zettel'' ("New [[Zettel|Recital]]"). His surname signifies that he came from a family of sieve makers, but gives us no indication of his birthplace. According to Syber's own account, he learned the art from a variety of masters from across Europe, including men from Bohemia, Brabant (or possibly Provence), England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Prussia, Russia, and Swabia. The inclusion of his Recital in [[Codex Speyer (MS M.I.29)|Codex Speyer]] and the [[Glasgow Fechtbuch (MS E.1939.65.341)|Glasgow Fechtbuch]] suggests a connection to the tradition of [[Johannes Liechtenauer]], and his mention of an "earlier ''Zettel''" is likely a reference to that of Liechtenauer; however, Syber does not appear on the roll of the [[Fellowship of Liechtenauer]] recorded by [[Paulus Kal]] in ca. 1470,<ref>The Fellowship of Liechtenauer is recorded in three versions of [[Paulus Kal]]'s treatise: [[Paulus Kal Fechtbuch (MS 1825)|MS 1825]] (1460s), [[Paulus Kal Fechtbuch (Cgm 1507)|Cgm 1570]] (ca. 1470), and [[Paulus Kal Fechtbuch (MS KK5126)|MS KK5126]] (1480s).</ref> so the extent of his relationship is unclear. |
− | Syber's Recital comes in the form a cryptic poem, | + | Syber's Recital comes in the form a cryptic poem describing six ''Gänge'', set sequences of strikes and parries. Unfortunately, no [[gloss]] is currently known to exist for Syber's verse, so its meaning is difficult to decipher. Conversely, it is worth noting that the 16th century [[Freifechter]] [[Joachim Meÿer]] not only had access to Syber's verse (which is included in [[Fechtbuch zu Ross und zu Fuss (MS Var.82)|his final manuscript]]),<ref>[[Joachim Meÿer|Meÿer, Joachim]]. ''Fechtbuch zu Ross und zu Fuss'' [manuscript]. [[Fechtbuch zu Ross und zu Fuss (MS Var.82)|MS Varia 82]]. Rostock, Germany: [[Universitätsbibliothek Rostock]], 1570.</ref> but also employed much of the master's unique terminology in his own teachings. Meÿer may thus hold the key to interpreting Syber's techniques. |
The Salzburg version of Syber's text is followed by an [[Anonymous 15th Century Poem|additional page of verse]]. This poem shares some common terminology with Syber's writings and has been attributed to Syber by some authors in the past,<ref name="Hull">[[Jeffrey Hull|Hull, Jeffrey]]. [http://www.thearma.org/Manuals/Mertin_Siber/MS-Web.htm "Mertin Siber’s Longsword Fight-Lore of 1491 AD: a thesis on the ''Fechtlehre'' from Handschrift M I 29 (''Codex Speyer'') at the University of Salzburg in Austria"]. The [[Association for Renaissance Martial Arts]], 2005. Retrieved 23 November 2014.</ref> but its omission from the other two versions of his text call this attribution into question. In addition, another version of the poem was included in one of [[Hans Talhoffer]]'s manuscripts almost fifty years earlier,<ref>[[Hans Talhoffer|Talhoffer, Hans]]. Untitled [manuscript]. [[Talhoffer Fechtbuch (MS Thott.290.2º)|MS Thott 290.2º]]. Copenhagen, Denmark: [[Det Kongelige Bibliotek]], 1459.</ref> which indicates that if Syber were indeed the author, his career must have been much earlier than currently believed. | The Salzburg version of Syber's text is followed by an [[Anonymous 15th Century Poem|additional page of verse]]. This poem shares some common terminology with Syber's writings and has been attributed to Syber by some authors in the past,<ref name="Hull">[[Jeffrey Hull|Hull, Jeffrey]]. [http://www.thearma.org/Manuals/Mertin_Siber/MS-Web.htm "Mertin Siber’s Longsword Fight-Lore of 1491 AD: a thesis on the ''Fechtlehre'' from Handschrift M I 29 (''Codex Speyer'') at the University of Salzburg in Austria"]. The [[Association for Renaissance Martial Arts]], 2005. Retrieved 23 November 2014.</ref> but its omission from the other two versions of his text call this attribution into question. In addition, another version of the poem was included in one of [[Hans Talhoffer]]'s manuscripts almost fifty years earlier,<ref>[[Hans Talhoffer|Talhoffer, Hans]]. Untitled [manuscript]. [[Talhoffer Fechtbuch (MS Thott.290.2º)|MS Thott 290.2º]]. Copenhagen, Denmark: [[Det Kongelige Bibliotek]], 1459.</ref> which indicates that if Syber were indeed the author, his career must have been much earlier than currently believed. | ||
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− | | <p> | + | ! id="Hull0" | <p>{{translation rating|B|Complete Translation (Salzburg only)}} (2005)<br/>by [[Jeffrey Hull]]</p> |
− | | <p> | + | ! id="Salzburg0" | <p>[[Codex Speyer (MS M.I.29)|Salzburg Version]] (1491){{edit index|Codex Speyer (MS M.I.29)}}<br/>Transcribed by [[Dierk Hagedorn]]</p> |
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+ | ! id="Rostock0" | <p>[[Fechtbuch zu Ross und zu Fuss (MS Var.82)|Rostock Version]] (1570){{edit index|Fechtbuch zu Ross und zu Fuss (MS Var.82)}}<br/>Transcribed by [[Dierk Hagedorn]]</p> | ||
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Revision as of 16:21, 17 November 2023
Martin Syber | |
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Born | 15th century (?) |
Died | 15th century (?) |
Occupation | Fencing master |
Influences | Johannes Liechtenauer (?) |
Genres | Fencing manual |
Language | Early New High German |
Notable work(s) | New Zettel |
Manuscript(s) |
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Concordance by | Michael Chidester |
Translations |
Martin Syber (Mertin Siber, Martein Syber) was a 15th century German fencing master. Hardly anything is known of Syber beyond his New Zettel ("New Recital"). His surname signifies that he came from a family of sieve makers, but gives us no indication of his birthplace. According to Syber's own account, he learned the art from a variety of masters from across Europe, including men from Bohemia, Brabant (or possibly Provence), England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Prussia, Russia, and Swabia. The inclusion of his Recital in Codex Speyer and the Glasgow Fechtbuch suggests a connection to the tradition of Johannes Liechtenauer, and his mention of an "earlier Zettel" is likely a reference to that of Liechtenauer; however, Syber does not appear on the roll of the Fellowship of Liechtenauer recorded by Paulus Kal in ca. 1470,[1] so the extent of his relationship is unclear.
Syber's Recital comes in the form a cryptic poem describing six Gänge, set sequences of strikes and parries. Unfortunately, no gloss is currently known to exist for Syber's verse, so its meaning is difficult to decipher. Conversely, it is worth noting that the 16th century Freifechter Joachim Meÿer not only had access to Syber's verse (which is included in his final manuscript),[2] but also employed much of the master's unique terminology in his own teachings. Meÿer may thus hold the key to interpreting Syber's techniques.
The Salzburg version of Syber's text is followed by an additional page of verse. This poem shares some common terminology with Syber's writings and has been attributed to Syber by some authors in the past,[3] but its omission from the other two versions of his text call this attribution into question. In addition, another version of the poem was included in one of Hans Talhoffer's manuscripts almost fifty years earlier,[4] which indicates that if Syber were indeed the author, his career must have been much earlier than currently believed.
Treatise
Complete Translation |
Complete Translation (Salzburg only) |
Salzburg Version (1491) |
Glasgow Version (1508) |
Rostock Version (1570) | |
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[1] Hereafter written is a new recital of the long sword and an extraction[5] from the previous recital and many other good plays from other master's hands Master Martin Syber had set together and is partitioned in six courses.[6] |
[1] The hereafter written new markverses had been made and written by Martin Siber, and it is a piece from various masters plays and is divided in six plays. And in the verses are the Ox and the Plow and Parting Strike, not {to understand} as in the first verses of the book, but in another interpretation. |
[1] Thusly Master Mertin Siber has made and set the new summary written hereafter. It is a teaming of manifold masterly skirmishes. It is dealt and set into six goings. And in the summary are the ox, the plough, and the skull-hew—not thus as in the first summary of the book, rather together in explanation. |
[1r] Item dye hernach geschriebenn nüwe zettell hat gemacht vnd gesetz meinster mertin Siber vnd ist ein zuck auß mangerley meinster gefechtenn vnd ist geteiltt vnd gesetz In sechs geng Vnd in der zittell ist der ochß vnd der pflug vnd scheyttell haulb nicht also als in der ersten zettell des puchs Sunder eyñ ander vß legüng |
[24v] Hernach geschribn ist ain newe zetl des langen schwerts vnd ein außzug aus der voringen zetl / vnd vil ander guetter stuck võ manches maisters handt / die hat zu samen gesetzt maister Martein Syber vnd ist getailt in segs geng / |
[39v] Das hernach geschribenn ist ein newe tzetel des lanngenn schwerts vnnd ein auszug aus der vorigenn tzetelnn, vnnd vil annder guter stuck, von manches meisters handt, die hat tzusamen gesetzt meister Merten Siber, vnnd ist getailt in Sechs genng, Vnnd der Ochs vnd Pflug darin genent, mit sampt etlichenn hewenn, hat ein annder artt, vnnd auslegung dan in der vorgemelten tzetelnn vnnd gehet auch anders tzu. |
[2] Now here begins the forward and lessons of the recital, thereafter the six courses. Whoever wishes to acquire honor |
[2] Now begins the foreword and lore of the markverses, thereafter the six plays. Who will earn honor |
[2] Now heave yourself at the foreword and the lore of the summary, and thereafter, the six goings. Whosoever will earn honour |
Nu hebt sich an dy vor rede vnd lere der zettell dar noch die sechß genng ~ Wer ere will erwerbenn |
Hie hebt sich die vorred an der selben newen zetl / Wer ere wil erwerben |
[40r] Hie hebt sich an die vorrede der selbenn newenn tzetelnn, Wer ehr wil erwerbenn, |
[3] The first play Spring the weak to the right |
[3] The first going Speed the weak to the right |
Der erst gangck Snell dy swech züm rechten |
Der Erst ganck hat funff Stück Schnel die schwech zwm rechten / |
Der erst ganng hat funf stuck. Schnel die schwech tzum rechten, | |
[4] The Second Course Has Six Plays Crook in the strong |
[4] The other play Crook into the strong |
[4] The second going Crumple within your strong |
Der ander ganck Krümb in dy sterck |
Der ander gang hat sechs stuck Krumb in die sterck / |
[40v] Der ander gang hat Sechs stuck. Krump in die sterck, |
[5] The Third Course Has Seven Plays Squint whatever comes from-the-day |
[5] The third play Squint what comes from the roof, |
[5] The third going Squint at what comes from roof |
[2r] Der tritt ganck Schil wz von tag kümpt |
[25r] Der trit gang hat Syben Stück Schil was vom tag kumbt / |
Der drit gang hat, Sieben stuchk. Schil was vom tag kumbt, |
[6] The fourth play The Ox thrust through |
[6] The fourth going Ram through the oxen |
Der virdt ganck Den ochßenn durch stos |
Der viert gang hat fünff Stück Den ochsen durch stoß / |
Der vierd ganng hat funff stuck. Den Ochsen durch stos, | |
[7] The Fifth Course Has Five Plays Thrust[28] through the long point |
[7] The fifth play Thrust through the Long Point |
[7] The fifth going Thrust the long-point through |
Der funfft ganck Durch stich den langenn ortt |
Der fünff gangk hat fu~nff stuck Durch schreich den langen orth / |
Der funft gang hat funf stuck. Durchstreich denn lanngenn ort, |
[8] The sixth play From the roof traverse long |
[8] The sixth going From roof reach and fare through |
Der sechst ganck Vom tag lang durch var |
Das sechs ganck hatt vier stuck Vom tag lang dürch far / |
Der Sechst gang hat vier stuck. Vom tag lang durch far, | |
[9] Here the new recital has an end. Martin Sibers recital with six courses, as exactly as he set-down, from many masters applications. Whoever can understand it well is well to be praised as a good master of the long sword before other masters. |
[9] End of the thing. |
[9] Finished and so forth... |
Finis etc~ |
Finis huig materie |
Hie hat die new tzetel ein enndt. Mertenn Sibers tzeteln mit den .6. gengen, Als ers tzusamenn gesetzt hat, vonn mancherley meisters gefecht, wer die wol kann, vnnd versteht, ist wol tzu breysenn fur ein gutenn meister des lanngenn schwerts vor vil andern meisternn. |
For further information, including transcription and translation notes, see the discussion page.
Work | Author(s) | Source | License |
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Translation | Christian Trosclair | Wiktenauer | |
Salzburg Version | Dierk Hagedorn | Index:Codex Speyer (MS M.I.29) | |
Glasgow Version | Dierk Hagedorn | Index:Glasgow Fechtbuch (MS E.1939.65.341) | |
Rostock Version | Dierk Hagedorn | Index:Fechtbuch zu Ross und zu Fuss (MS Var.82) |
Additional Resources
The following is a list of publications containing scans, transcriptions, and translations relevant to this article, as well as published peer-reviewed research.
- Hull, Jeffrey (2008). "The Longsword Fight Lore of Mertin Siber." Masters of Medieval and Renaissance Martial Arts: 223-238. Ed. by John Clements. Boulder, CO: Paladin Press. ISBN 978-1-58160-668-3.
References
- ↑ The Fellowship of Liechtenauer is recorded in three versions of Paulus Kal's treatise: MS 1825 (1460s), Cgm 1570 (ca. 1470), and MS KK5126 (1480s).
- ↑ Meÿer, Joachim. Fechtbuch zu Ross und zu Fuss [manuscript]. MS Varia 82. Rostock, Germany: Universitätsbibliothek Rostock, 1570.
- ↑ Hull, Jeffrey. "Mertin Siber’s Longsword Fight-Lore of 1491 AD: a thesis on the Fechtlehre from Handschrift M I 29 (Codex Speyer) at the University of Salzburg in Austria". The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts, 2005. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ Talhoffer, Hans. Untitled [manuscript]. MS Thott 290.2º. Copenhagen, Denmark: Det Kongelige Bibliotek, 1459.
- ↑ alt: departure
- ↑ The Salzburg differs: Item. The hereafter written new recital Master Martin Syber had prepared and set-down and is a selection of many masterful applications and is partitioned and set down in six courses
- ↑ G & R omit
- ↑ G: previous
- ↑ R: previously illustrated
- ↑ zugehen is a synonym for zufechten here
- ↑ S: omitted
- ↑ alt: the hard
- ↑ mitmachen. alt: completes
- ↑ ehegefährt note: this is attacking in the vor.
- ↑ know-how
- ↑ alt: overwhelm; turn(away, aside), entwine, entangle, wrap
- ↑ alt: jab
- ↑ G & R: the
- ↑ alt: make the first-pass too
- ↑ alt: make the first-pass too
- ↑ G & R: half-parter
- ↑ alt: make the half-squinter too
- ↑ S: you
- ↑ alt: Force-out the shield in the strong
- ↑ alt: make the first-pass too
- ↑ R: Then make...
- ↑ alt: make the first-pass too
- ↑ G & R: Strike
- ↑ G & R: fail or fall
- ↑ G: down
- ↑ alt: as soon as. (just in time)
- ↑ alt: make the first-pass too
- ↑ alt: twisting
- ↑ G: your