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Did Ancient Warriors Really Go to Battle Wearing Winged Helmets?

  • 23-04-2018 12:49pm
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    Here is an Article I came up with:
    http://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/did-ancient-warriors-really-go-battle-wearing-winged-helmets-009895
    Were Winged Helmets Actually Used?
    Despite these representations in art, there is a dearth of archaeological evidence to support the imaginings of the Romantic artists. For instance, there has been no discovery so far of actual winged helmets, as we would imagine, from either the Viking or the Celtic realms. It has been suggested that the notion of northern barbarians wearing winged helmets comes from ancient Greek and Roman texts. The priests of the Celts, for instance, are said to have used winged helmets during certain religious ceremonies. Still, such headgear would not have been used by warriors in battle, as they would have been cumbersome, and would be more of a liability than an asset.
    Share your thoughts on this.
    Thanks in Advance.


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  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 5,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭slowburner


    Josip007 wrote: »
    Here is an Article I came up with:
    http://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/did-ancient-warriors-really-go-battle-wearing-winged-helmets-009895
    Were Winged Helmets Actually Used?
    Despite these representations in art, there is a dearth of archaeological evidence to support the imaginings of the Romantic artists. For instance, there has been no discovery so far of actual winged helmets, as we would imagine, from either the Viking or the Celtic realms. It has been suggested that the notion of northern barbarians wearing winged helmets comes from ancient Greek and Roman texts. The priests of the Celts, for instance, are said to have used winged helmets during certain religious ceremonies. Still, such headgear would not have been used by warriors in battle, as they would have been cumbersome, and would be more of a liability than an asset.
    Share your thoughts on this.
    Thanks in Advance.
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  • Registered Users Posts: 4,798 ✭✭✭goose2005


    Josip007 wrote: »
    Here is an Article I came up with:
    http://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/did-ancient-warriors-really-go-battle-wearing-winged-helmets-009895
    Were Winged Helmets Actually Used?
    Despite these representations in art, there is a dearth of archaeological evidence to support the imaginings of the Romantic artists. For instance, there has been no discovery so far of actual winged helmets, as we would imagine, from either the Viking or the Celtic realms. It has been suggested that the notion of northern barbarians wearing winged helmets comes from ancient Greek and Roman texts. The priests of the Celts, for instance, are said to have used winged helmets during certain religious ceremonies. Still, such headgear would not have been used by warriors in battle, as they would have been cumbersome, and would be more of a liability than an asset.
    Share your thoughts on this.
    Thanks in Advance.
    Military wear is not always guided by practicality. Soldiers have often worn ridiculous or dangerous gear to advertise their bravery. Look at the Winged Hussars
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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,993 ✭✭✭✭recedite


    Josip007 wrote: »
    there has been no discovery so far of actual winged helmets, as we would imagine, from either the Viking or the Celtic realms.
    There is a photo of an actual Celtic winged helmet in your link.


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