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Beowulf’s Helmet

Chiara Lelli

Created on March 6, 2026

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Beowulf’s Helmet

Description

This helmet was decorated with iron boar images on the crest, which were believed to magically protect the warrior's life in battle. It presented a full metal face mask with a nose, eyebrows, lips, moustache and empty eyes. It had metal bands to reinforce it.

Material

It had an iron base to make it durable. Gold and silver details and also red garnets to make it "shining". The boar figures were made of bronze.

Function

Protection

Intimidation

Symbol of status