Corinthian Bronze Helmet on a White Marble BaseHandcrafted replica of a Corinthian helmet on a marble base, which was used to protect the bearer's head during the war. The helmets in Ancient Greece were made either of wood or metal; they first appeared in the 8th century BC and gradually evolved until the middle of the 5th century BC. Their top was decorated with a crest from horse tail. Herodotus states that this armour (helmet) originated from the area of Corinth. The art of making it, was