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The '''Korinthian Helmet''' was a style of [[helmet]] in ancient [[Greece]]. This helmet was commonly used during the 5th century BCE, named after its original home of [[Korinthia]].
The '''Korinthian Helmet''' was a type of [[helmet]] used during the 5th century BCE that found its origin in [[Korinthia]], [[Greece]].


The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] possibly obtained this helmet during her travels.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>
==History==
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], [[Sparta]]ns, who were allies of Korinthia, utilized this helmet for many of their own designs, and due to the war, the helmet was also a common sight in the inventories of [[blacksmith]]s .<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Another commonly found helmet based on this simple design was the [[Heavy Korinthian Helmet]].
 
Despite becoming militarily obsolete, this helmet was still worn for aesthetic reasons by
[[gladiator]]s like [[The Hoplite]] and [[bodyguard]]s like [[Hypatos]] in [[Ptolemaic Kingdom|Ptolemaic]] [[Egypt]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>


==Weapon statistics==
==Weapon statistics==
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==Behind the scenes==
The Korinthian Helmet, a helmet in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', has three different variants in the game. The first, plainest variant, is the same as a variant of the [[Spartan Soldier's Helmet]], except its crest. The model is further shared by the [[Fortified Helm of the Fierce]], a helmet in the DLC ''[[Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage]]''. In the main game, multiple variants of this helmet are present, and others are based on its design, including the commonly found [[Mercenary Helmet]], [[Hoplite Helmet]] and [[Spartan Polemarch Helmet]]. Its design is also shared with the [[Isu Myrmidon Helmet]], but with [[Isu]] characteristics.
==Gallery==
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ACOD Korinthian Helmet v3.png|Alternate variant
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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Latest revision as of 13:31, 21 August 2025

The Korinthian Helmet

The Korinthian Helmet was a style of helmet in ancient Greece. This helmet was commonly used during the 5th century BCE, named after its original home of Korinthia.

History[edit | edit source]

During the Peloponnesian War, Spartans, who were allies of Korinthia, utilized this helmet for many of their own designs, and due to the war, the helmet was also a common sight in the inventories of blacksmiths .[1] Another commonly found helmet based on this simple design was the Heavy Korinthian Helmet.

Despite becoming militarily obsolete, this helmet was still worn for aesthetic reasons by gladiators like The Hoplite and bodyguards like Hypatos in Ptolemaic Egypt.[2]

Weapon statistics[edit | edit source]

{{#section:AC:CST/Gear|"Korinthian Helmet"}}
Rarity Armor (Lvl 99) Default Engravings Availability
Description
Spartan militia have avoided many broken heads under this simple helmet.

Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]

The Korinthian Helmet, a helmet in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, has three different variants in the game. The first, plainest variant, is the same as a variant of the Spartan Soldier's Helmet, except its crest. The model is further shared by the Fortified Helm of the Fierce, a helmet in the DLC Legacy of the First Blade: Shadow Heritage. In the main game, multiple variants of this helmet are present, and others are based on its design, including the commonly found Mercenary Helmet, Hoplite Helmet and Spartan Polemarch Helmet. Its design is also shared with the Isu Myrmidon Helmet, but with Isu characteristics.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]