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petasus
[pet-uh-suhs]
noun
plural
petasusesa broad-brimmed hat worn by ancient Greek travelers and hunters, often represented in art as a winged hat worn by Hermes or Mercury.
petasus
/ -ˌsɒs, ˈpɛtəsəs, ˈpɛtəsəs /
noun
a broad-brimmed hat worn by the ancient Greeks, such as one with wings on either side as traditionally worn by Mercury
Word History and Origins
Origin of petasus1
Word History and Origins
Origin of petasus1
Example Sentences
As these sandals did not seem quite sufficient, however, the gods added the winged cap, Petasus, to the winged shoes.
Petasus, pet′a-sus, n. a low broad-brimmed hat worn by heralds, &c., characteristic of Hermes.
And one of them had a petasus and a golden caduceus, and the other had a trumpet.
He was presented by the King of Heaven with a winged cap, called petasus, and with wings for his feet, called talaria.
Of motion is often born inspiration—Hermes, god of oratory, is represented with petasus and talaria—and I am enjoying motion.
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