A petasos (Ancient Greek: πέτασος) or petasus is a broad brimmed hat of Thessalian origin worn by ancient Greeks, Thracians and Etruscans, [1] often in combination with the chlamys cape. It …

petasos, wide-brimmed hat with a conical crown worn in ancient Greece. The petasos worn by men had a rather low crown, while that worn by women had a tall one. A hat used for traveling, …

May 26, 2024 · The petasos was the ideal hat for farmers, shepherds, and travelers on long journeys. It was typically made from wool, felt, leather, straw, or animal skin, and its wide brim …

A Petasos is an ancient Greek sun hat of Thessalian origin worn, Thracians and Etruscans, often worn with an achlamys cape. Petasos were made of wool felt, leather or straw, with a broad, …

The two most common hats worn in Greece from 1200 to 146 b.c.e. were the pilos (PEE-loss) and the petasos (PEH-ta-sus). Felt, a smooth cloth, was the most common material used to make …

A petasos or petasus (Greek: πέτασος) is a sun hat of Thessalian origin worn by ancient Greeks, Macedonians, Thracians and Etruscans, often in combination with the chlamys cape. It was …

The Petasos Thessalian riding dress seems easy to recognise, and perfectly adapted to the landlocked plains of Thessaly. The petasos was a sun hat designed to keep off the sun during …

The helmet tries to mimic a wide-brimmed straw hat that, according to the available archaeological evidence, was originally used in Thessaly.In other words is a metal version of a …

Because the petasos was often worn by Greek farmers, the hat became associated with rural working people. The protective brim eventually helped the style find favor with travelers, …

A petasos is a wide-brimmed hat that was commonly worn in ancient Greece, especially associated with the god Hermes. This iconic headgear provided protection from the sun and …