09-24-2009, 11:18 AM
Quote: Any idea on where/when they start to be added to helmets? Perhaps to impress the indigenes if the below is correct.
Decoration with horns is apparently a very old custom: I know a "Kegelhelm" from geometric times with horns and several similar decorated corinthian helmets from the 6th century BC. The wheels seem to appear exclusively on piloi from the 4th century.
Quote: One thing I think that speaks against a use as soley grave goods is that they appear to be removable, fitting on little projections from the sides of the helm.
Interesting! I'll keep it in mind.
Jörg