#ancient warfare

archaicwonder:

Greek Bronze Chalcidian Helmet, 4th Century BC

Adorned with relief ornament illustrating the Herakles cycle, including, on the brim, the infant Herakles struggling with the serpents of Hera, on the left cheek-guard, the hero wearing the Nemean lion skin, battling the Lernean Hydra, and, on the right cheek-guard, the youthful figure in combat with his club raised up behind his head, the high relief enhanced with incised details, the forward portion of the bowl preserving the foundation from the loops for attachment of a crest; the helmet now crowned with a fragmentary wreath of bronze and gilt terracotta elements.

shewhoworshipscarlin:

Roman cavalry helmet, 100-250 AD.

This Roman 3rd century AD crocodile skin armor was found near Manfalut, Egypt. In this region, Roman soldiers were particularly involved with the local crocodile cult. This suit may have been worn by priests–or even warriors who believed it may transmit the fearsome attributes of the revered creature upon themselves.

Source: britishmuseum.org

Richard Miles Archaeologist

ONE DAY, ONE IMAGE

Bronze helmet found in Olympia. Much of the military gear found at the temples of Olympia shows signs of active service.

Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Greece