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A petasos is a style of
hat, usually made
of
felt, with a broad,
floppy brim. It was worn by farmers in classical
times, and was considered characteristic of rural
people. The name is the Greek and Latin word for any
hat.
A similar hat was worn by hippies.
Representations of the Classical god Mercury (mythology) are often identified by a petasos, which he often wears. His petasos usually has little wings attached.
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