Gladiator helmet

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Title

Gladiator helmet

Subject

1/2 views of a gladiator's helmet

Description

This helmet was found in the storage room at the gymnasium in Pompeii among other pieces of armor. This type of helmet would have been worn by a murmillo, or a type of gladiator identified by their distinctive helmets, a shield, and sword. The name murmillo refers to the fish-like fin on their helmets. This particular helmet is richly decorated with scenes from Greek mythology in relief on the bronze.

Creator

Carole Raddato

Date

August 15, 2013

Contributor

Description Provided by Jacqueline Giz

Type

Photograph

Coverage

Pompeii, Italy