Ancient Greek Corinthian Helmet Found in Southwest Russia

Greek Reporter ^ | 09/21/2021 | Chrysopoulos

[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.

[Phoenix8]

Unfortunately that area is perhaps the most war torn region in history. Since the dawn of civilization armies from various peoples have fought over it or moved through it.

[cuban leaf]

I’ll bet a few Nazi Germany helmets can be found in some basements and dens in the US.😁

[RoosterRedux]

The helmet has a padded interior made of fabric or leather to protect the warrior’s skull.

I'm guessing that was rich Corinthian leather.

[WMarshal]

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.

[real saxophonist]

That was my first thought.

[OttawaFreeper]

I’d like to have a 1975 model with the cream coloured exterior and burgundy interior.

[crz]

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.

[cdcdawg]

“with slits for the eyes and mouth”

No protection against COVID-19, so basically worthless. /s

[Carpe Cerevisi]

Nice!

[Scarlett156]

KHAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!

[Jolla]

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.”

[PIF]

[The Louiswu]

I suspect Putin will now invade Greece

[Rio]

If you want your own, you can get a Corinthian helmet at Walmart:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Greek-Corinthian-Helmet-with-Plume-Leather-by-Medieval-Collectibles/357885350

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.

[Bon of Babble]

In antiquity, when a warrior died his helmets would be buried next to him.

[SoCal Pubbie]

Great, now Putin will claim Greece is a breakaway province of Mother Russia and invade to seize the Strategic Ouzo Reserve.

[Phoenix8]

Haha, I don’t believe I’ve ever tried it.

[Zuriel]

**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”.

[FreshPrince]

Made from real Corinthians!

[Steely Tom]

He’ll never live that down.

Even after he’s not alive.