Posted on 02/25/2022 6:01:13 AM PST by Phoenix8
An ancient Greek Corinthian helmet was found in a fifth century BC grave in the Taman Peninsula, southwest Russia.
Made of bronze, ancient Greek Corinthian helmets covered the entire head and neck, with slits for the eyes and mouth, protruding cheek covers (paragnathides) and a curved protrusion in the back to protect the nape of the neck.
The helmet has a padded interior made of fabric or leather to protect the warrior’s skull. These helmets were essential for the Greek hoplites, the famous foot soldiers of the phalanxes.
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I’ll bet a few Nazi Germany helmets can be found in some basements and dens in the US.😁
I'm guessing that was rich Corinthian leather.
The Pontic Steppe is where empires and entire peoples have invaded, fled from, and died in. It is rich farmland and pasture worth fighting over. It is the birthplace of the European people.
That was my first thought.
I’d like to have a 1975 model with the cream coloured exterior and burgundy interior.
I wonder if Vlad “the bad” Putin considered that in his famous historical speech the other night.
Greeks where the very first outsiders to have entered that area.
Not much is known about it before.
“with slits for the eyes and mouth”
No protection against COVID-19, so basically worthless. /s
Nice!
KHAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!
I recall someone having an ancient Greek helmet on their fireplace mantel. Showing off the rusty item a friend said “that’s not a helmet, it’s a headlight housing of a Ford Model A.”
I suspect Putin will now invade Greece
If you want your own, you can get a Corinthian helmet at Walmart:
You, Spartan warrior, have spent years preparing for this battle. Let the Persian army feel fear when they see the Greek Corinthian Helmet with Plume.
Great, now Putin will claim Greece is a breakaway province of Mother Russia and invade to seize the Strategic Ouzo Reserve.
Haha, I don’t believe I’ve ever tried it.
**I’m guessing that was rich Corinthian leather.**
I’ll type it the way you are to pronounce it:
“reech co REEN THEE awhn leh thure”.
Made from real Corinthians!
He’ll never live that down.
Even after he’s not alive.
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