Petasos Hat Definition: Definitions for the Clothing Industry
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A petasos is a style
of
hat,
usually made of
felt,
with a broad, floppy brim.
It was worn by farmers in
classical times, and was
considered characteristic
of rural people. The name
is the Greek and Latin word
for any hat.
A similar hat was worn by hippies.
Representations of the Classical god Mercury (mythology) are often identified by a petasos, which he often wears. His petasos usually has little wings attached.
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