[robowombat]

More likely the helmet came from a Carian mercenary. There are a number of references to Carians in the historical books of the OT. Moreover, the Carians seem to have had a significant role in developing the armored warrior who became the hoplite over time. Caria was a mountainous area but located on the sea routes along the Mediterranean. The area apparently had metal deposits and was one where smithing evolved to a high art.

[Beowulf9]

A hoplite. So interesting. Just don’t know enough about this time, but I should read more.

Whenever it seems I cannot do something, achieve something, I think of these sorts of men who were about, mostly because my grandfather told me and my own father told me the tales of their bravery and strength.

What can be achieved with good leadership. What men CAN be.

“The area apparently had metal deposits and was one where smithing evolved to a high art.”

Even the smithy strove for his best. I expect partially because he was inspired by them. Beautiful work on that helmet.