noun
- Plural of petasos; broad-brimmed hats worn in ancient Greece, typically made of felt or leather.
Usage: historical; often depicted in classical art and worn by travelers and soldiers
Examples
- Ancient Greek travelers wore petasoses to protect themselves from the sun.
- The museum displayed several petasoses from the classical period.
- In classical sculptures, Hermes is often shown wearing a petasos.
- Petasoses were practical headwear for soldiers marching long distances.
- The broad brims of petasoses provided shade in the Mediterranean climate.