| The term Greek helmet is actually used to describe | | | | of bronze in one piece. The Corinthian, Chalcidian, Pilos, |
| several styles of helmets that were developed during | | | | Petasus, Beotian, and Thracian helmets were crafted |
| the 8th and 7th centuries, BC, and worn by soldiers | | | | out of two pieces of metal, while styles, such as the |
| throughout the Mediterranean for several hundred | | | | Illyrian style Greek Helmet, were made from a solid |
| years. | | | | piece of metal. |
| The Design | | | | How They Were Worn |
| Greek Helmets actually refer to seven distinct helmet | | | | During battle, these helmets would be pulled down over |
| styles, including: the Corinthian, Illyrian, Chalcidian, Pilos, | | | | the face by soldiers for protection from arrows and |
| Petasus, Beotian, and Thracian. These helmets were | | | | swords in close hand to hand combat situations. The |
| generally designed to protect the forehead, nose and | | | | wearer would then slide their Greek Helmet back on |
| cheek bones during battle, and were constructed out | | | | their head during non-battle situations. |