petasos
/ˈpɛtəˌsoʊs/
noun
- A wide-brimmed hat worn in ancient Greece, often associated with travelers and the god Hermes.
- The ancient Greek traveler wore a petasos to shield himself from the sun.
- In the museum, we saw a marble statue of a youth wearing a petasos.
- Hermes is often depicted wearing a petasos and winged sandals.
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