My only speculation is that it might be able to stop a downward falx stroke, but my own speculation is not enough to convince me.
What is the purpose behind the shape of the Thracian helmet?
My only speculation is that it might be able to stop a downward falx stroke, but my own speculation is not enough to convince me.
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Re: What is the purpose behind the shape of the Thracian helmet?
Do you mean the Phrygian helmet? Check out this thread.
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Re: What is the purpose behind the shape of the Thracian helmet?
The jist of that thread was this:
Some Thracian helmets had a piece along the top for the crest to mount to/because it was constructed in halves and there are some with the phygian pointy thing.
http://www.lonelymountain.hoplologia.org/thracian2a.jpg
http://www.by-the-sword.com/acatalog/ah-6112t.jpg
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Re: What is the purpose behind the shape of the Thracian helmet?
Oh, nevermind. I'll just check out the link.
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Re: What is the purpose behind the shape of the Thracian helmet?
Yeah my ole Smurfoi Phalangitai
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Re: What is the purpose behind the shape of the Thracian helmet?
The helmet just imitates an old (Leather or felt?) hat design the Phrygians wore.
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Re: What is the purpose behind the shape of the Thracian helmet?
Memories, ooooh, memories. Since that thread, i never saw the smurfs with the same eye! from cute lil blue dwarves they became sanguinary elite phalangites... well, the shape of the phrigian helmet is discussed in all its matter in the link above... enjoy!The jist of that thread was this:
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