Greek Helmet with Myrtle Leaves (Illustration)

Illustration

by Mark Cartwright
published on 07 April 2021

Greek Helmet with Myrtle Leaves — A depiction of a Greek Corinthian helmet with myrtle leaves. From an Attic black-figure pottery vessel from Phalero, 575-550 BCE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)

About the Author

Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.

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Cartwright, M. (2021, April 07). Greek Helmet with Myrtle Leaves. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13813/greek-helmet-with-myrtle-leaves/

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Greek Helmet with Myrtle Leaves