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Definition of petasus in English: petasusnoun ˈpɛtəsəsˈpedəsəs 1A hat with a low crown and broad brim, worn in ancient Greece. Example sentencesExamples - Due to a condition I have with my eyes, I have to wear a wide brimmed hat at all times. For this reason, I went in search for an accurate straw petasus hat that I could wear while doing Roman events.
- 1.1Greek Mythology A winged petasus worn by Hermes.
Example sentencesExamples - In the copy the god is shown without Hermes's petasus and his attribute had to be changed to conform with Pliny's description of the statue by Euphranor.
- Hermes, with the petasus on his head, in a threatening attitude and with clenched fists, seems animated by a violent passion of anger or concupiscence.
Origin Via Latin from Greek petasos. Definition of petasus in US English: petasus(also petasos) nounˈpedəsəs 1A hat with a low crown and broad brim, worn in ancient Greece. Example sentencesExamples - Due to a condition I have with my eyes, I have to wear a wide brimmed hat at all times. For this reason, I went in search for an accurate straw petasus hat that I could wear while doing Roman events.
- 1.1Greek Mythology A winged petasus worn by the god Hermes.
Example sentencesExamples - In the copy the god is shown without Hermes's petasus and his attribute had to be changed to conform with Pliny's description of the statue by Euphranor.
- Hermes, with the petasus on his head, in a threatening attitude and with clenched fists, seems animated by a violent passion of anger or concupiscence.
Origin Via Latin from Greek petasos. |