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A '''petasos''' or '''petasus''' (Greek: πέτασος) is a sun hat of Thessalian origin worn by the ancient Greeks, often in combination with the chlamys cape. | [[File:Achilles-wearing-petasos_Louvre_G264_n3.jpg|thumb|Achilles wearning petasos.]]A '''petasos''' or '''petasus''' (Greek: πέτασος) is a sun hat of Thessalian origin worn by the ancient Greeks, often in combination with the chlamys cape. | ||
It was usually made of wool felt, leather or straw, with a broad, floppy brim. | It was usually made of wool felt, leather or straw, with a broad, floppy brim. | ||
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Some examples have holes around the outer edge of the brim, presumably so a fabric cover could be attached. These are known from reliefs and vase paintings, with at least one archaeological example found in an Athenian tomb. | Some examples have holes around the outer edge of the brim, presumably so a fabric cover could be attached. These are known from reliefs and vase paintings, with at least one archaeological example found in an Athenian tomb. | ||
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* [[Petasos (villain)]] | * [[Petasos (villain)]] | ||
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* [http://wiki.karljones.com/index.php?title=Petasos Petasos] @ wiki.karljones.com | * [http://wiki.karljones.com/index.php?title=Petasos Petasos] @ wiki.karljones.com | ||
Latest revision as of 18:49, 24 June 2016
A petasos or petasus (Greek: πέτασος) is a sun hat of Thessalian origin worn by the ancient Greeks, often in combination with the chlamys cape.
It was usually made of wool felt, leather or straw, with a broad, floppy brim.
It was worn primarily by farmers and travellers, and was considered characteristic of rural people.
As a winged hat, it became the symbol of Hermes, the Greek mythological messenger god (Roman equivalent Mercury).
A type of metal helmet worn by Athenian cavalry was made in the shape of a petasos.
Some examples have holes around the outer edge of the brim, presumably so a fabric cover could be attached. These are known from reliefs and vase paintings, with at least one archaeological example found in an Athenian tomb.
In the News
Fiction cross-reference
Nonfiction cross-reference
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