What does a crucifix look like, used by the Greeks and Romans?

Question

I looked up the Greek word for 'cross' in Strongs and got a description different from what I know (or thought I did) a cross to look like. So I would like a drawing or specific verbal description of what a stauros, or cross, looks like.

Answer 1

I am a student of Koine Greek (The Greek the New Testament was written in) and this is the definition that "cross" has:
σταυρός
stauros
Thayer Definition:
1) an upright stake, especially a pointed one
2) a cross
The direct translation is the first definition BUT when talking about execution by way of the Romans "staruros" means or is talking about the cross. that is why it is the 2nd definition.

Answer 2

Here's a picture of a traditional Greek Orthodox cross: http://www.transfiguration.org/images/site_template_images/toc_page_images/about_orthodoxy_page.jpg . Try Google images for a bunch more.

Answer 3

For punishment or as a religious icon? There were and continue to be different looking ones, but (of course) the essential elements would be two lines that intersect one another.