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Bronze Corinthian Crested Helmet-Decorated with Sphinx-Symbol of Mystery & the Guardian of Sacred Places-Marble Base-Ancient Greek Culture Details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece Material: Pure Bronze Height on base: 38 cm(15 inches) Height without base: 29 cm(11.5 inches) Width: 10 cm(4 inches) Weight with marble base: 4.3 The sphinx is a symbol of mystery & the protector of sacred places. This mythical creature had the face of a woman, the body of a lion, & the wings of a bird of prey. in Greek mythology, the sphinx was linked to Oedipus, who had to solve her famous riddle. in Egyptian mythology, the sphinx was known as the guardian of sacred places. You can find the original sphinx prototypes at the Olympia Museum in Greece. Hoplites were the most common type of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece from the 7th to 4th centuries BCE. Most Greek city-state citizens with sufficient means were expected to equip themselves & make themselves available for the role when necessary. Hoplites played a crucial role in Greek warfare, especially in the victories of Greek armies over Persia at the Battle of Marathon (plate number 1) & the Battle of Plataea (plate number 2) during the Greco-Persian Wars. All our bronze items are made in Greece using the traditional "lost wax" method. Since nothing is mass-produced, there may be slight variations in patination & coloring, making each piece unique. (282105291902-B) Check our collection of bronze items at https://www.etsy.com/shop/TalosArtifacts?ref=profile_header§ion_id=37382188 Bronze Corinthian Crested Helmet-Decorated With Sphinx-Collectible Helmet For Decoration Marble Base-Ancient Greek Culture
