Greek Corinthian Life Size Bronze Helmet

The most famous type of ancient Greek helmet was the Corinthian helmet. Proportions and elegance are the essence of protection making it the choice of heroes. Worn by many, chosen by the most heroic leaders, such as Miltiades, who went into battle wearing their Corinthian helmet. This is a replica of a real helmet that you can see in the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Olympia. The museum has the largest collection of helmets in the world. People from all over the ancient world made a pilgrimage to Olympia where it was the most famous Temple, the Temple of Zeus, one of the ancient wonders of the world. In thanksgiving for victory in battle, victorious warriors left their helmets or made one as an offering to thank Zeus for the victory.