Analysis Of The Apulo-Corinthian Helmet In Beowulf

The Apulo- Corinthian Helmet was created in ancient Greece. The helmet dates around 520 BC to 480 BC. The helmet is a southeast Italian helmet and the name came from the city of Corinth. The Greek Corinthian models wore the helmets on their heads that covered their face. The helmets were bronze and covered the entire head with little splits in the helmets. The speculation of the helmet were as if was made to protect during battles, with other warriors. The Roman Army has worn some of these helmets also the helmets were almost impossible for the models to keep them on their face, because it was medal. The medal will burn the warrior’s faces and the sweat from it being so hot will burn their eyes when it drips down. They found it if you wore …show more content…
Beowulf, which was written in England and composed in old, English many believed between 700 and 1000 A.D. it tells the story of a heroic warrior. Beowulf and Spartucus reflects on the Apulo- Corinthian Helmet which reflects on Greek mythology, because it shares some of the same culture. Beowulf who was a warrior and the roman warriors were very similar. Beowulf is one of the famous stories in the old English. In the poem, Beowulf is a warrior from Geats he came to the rescue of Hrothgar. A monster Grendel is attacking the king of Danes land. Beowulf first battle was against the monster Grendel he has been terrorizing the scyldings. Beowulf heard about multiple murderous …show more content…
Art is something that is described as fascinating, or brings out the important emotions, or feeling. Many art is created by artist who crete sculptures, or paintings. Art can also come in different forms. All the stories included in the essay reflects on the art of the Apulo- Corinthian Helmet, because all the charaters that was included were warriors, or soldiers in a way. The helmet includes a style that covers the warrior, or solider face and just show some portions of he face. I see the helmet as protection, because they all are brave, and protecting themselves. They symbolism the helmet gives to me also can be show as brave, and confidence. The confidence comes from when they keep their heads held high during the face, and the demeanor the helmet give off. The helmet have different designs, but all the same demeanor. The demeanor of the helmet is that they have a serious look about it. The helmet eye opening shows that the warrior, or solider is not scared and will be able to look you straight in the eyes. The nose opening is covered, but have enough to where they can breathe. The mouth of the helmet is closed, that can symbolize they have little to say, but know how to react. There is a saying that I hear quite often which states “individuals who are loud and obnoxious, are the ones who are not about