Hermes stands behind Athena at the far right of the scene, and he wears petasos, chlamys, and winged shoes, and carries his kerykeion. |
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The petasos worn by men had a rather low crown, while that worn by women had a tall one. |
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A hat used for traveling, the petasos was made of felt or straw and had a chin strap, so that when not in use it could be hung down the back. |
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There was a low-crowned, broad-brimmed style the petasos and a brimless cap, the pilos. |
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But these are small numbers for readers who wear the petasos, the traveler's hat. |
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Petasos, also spelled Petasus, wide-brimmed hat with a conical crown worn in ancient Greece. |
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