viking helmet

Scandinavian warrior's cap

A viking helmet is a horned or winged helmet of the type popularly associated with Norse warriors, though actual Vikings wore plain helmets without such adornments.

The horned version persists in costumes, sports mascots, and cartoon depictions: He showed up to the party in a viking helmet.

The term often implies something cartoonish or stereotypically Norse rather than historically accurate.

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historical accuracy vs. popular misconception

viking helmethorned helmet

Armor with protruding spikes

winged helmet

warrior vs. civilian headgear

viking helmetbonnet

Hat secured under chin

top hat · bowler hat · straw hat · crown · tiara

historical accuracy

viking helmetarchaeological find

Unearthed historical object

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G