petasuses

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Scope note
Wide-brimmed, low-crowned sun hats thought to be Thessalian origin, worn by ancient Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans; considered traveling hats. The style was revived during the early Medieval period. These hats are believed to have been made of wool felt, leather, or straw, with a floppy brim. The god Hermes/Mercury was originally portrayed with wide-brimmed traveling hats; when his depictions were changed to winged hats, these were also often called "petasuses" even if they were close-fitting caps.
petasuses
Accepted term: 10-Feb-2025