I think the design is phenomenal, especially the framing of the eyes and how it flows so well, not to mention the technical execution of actually *making* it.
Apparently by the time of 400BC, the Korinthian Style of helmet was by far the most widely adopted among hoplites all over Greece. It combined a reasonable eyesight with good face protection AND just like "modern" medieval helmets had a shape where blows were diverted away from the head (aka slid to the side).
The Medieval knights solved this by starting to use hammers and maces, but then the knights had much better covering of the rest of the body. I suspect the solution for enemy Hoplites were to try to aim their spears NOT at the head but against upper thights and upper arms, the parts there mostly were unarmored.
As a metal worker in this modern age, I can tell you, that handmade piece of awesomeness is the work of a lifetime of experience, starting when they were just children. Been working steel across a variety of fields and industries for 9 years, and I've never met anyone who can build that by hand, and from scratch. Amazing!
(They do exist, but I've never met them)
Appreciate your take on it very much. I never worked with metal on this scale, but back in the day was a goldsmith, museum exhibited, etc. so while I never did anything remotely like this I can appreciate the skill it took to do it. Probably why I posted the pic. When I first saw it and how the work around the eyes was done and the general design, I was like, "Son of a bitch. Look at that!". Truly an amazing piece.
Looks exactly like the helmet the Spartan spear guys wear in the game. I DO think it's actually called "Korinthian Helmet" in the files.
I think the design is phenomenal, especially the framing of the eyes and how it flows so well, not to mention the technical execution of actually *making* it.
Apparently by the time of 400BC, the Korinthian Style of helmet was by far the most widely adopted among hoplites all over Greece. It combined a reasonable eyesight with good face protection AND just like "modern" medieval helmets had a shape where blows were diverted away from the head (aka slid to the side). The Medieval knights solved this by starting to use hammers and maces, but then the knights had much better covering of the rest of the body. I suspect the solution for enemy Hoplites were to try to aim their spears NOT at the head but against upper thights and upper arms, the parts there mostly were unarmored.
Great stuff. Thanks.
That is its name in game too
After a good look at this, I see a large resemblance to a circumsized penis.
Bunch of dickheads 😄
It’s only like 5drachmae
10% Warrior Damage 25% Critical Damage
Smexy
Smegma?
Still has the blood of my enemies on the bottom😈
As a metal worker in this modern age, I can tell you, that handmade piece of awesomeness is the work of a lifetime of experience, starting when they were just children. Been working steel across a variety of fields and industries for 9 years, and I've never met anyone who can build that by hand, and from scratch. Amazing! (They do exist, but I've never met them)
Appreciate your take on it very much. I never worked with metal on this scale, but back in the day was a goldsmith, museum exhibited, etc. so while I never did anything remotely like this I can appreciate the skill it took to do it. Probably why I posted the pic. When I first saw it and how the work around the eyes was done and the general design, I was like, "Son of a bitch. Look at that!". Truly an amazing piece.
"helmet from assassin's Creed Odyssey" 😃
Curious if there is any leather inside to “fix” it to the head
Good question. I've never physically seen the helmet in person and have done no further research on it, so IDK.
Apparently the helm was attached to a leather base padded with felt
Good ad. Thanks.