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Ancient Greek Cerberus Helmet 2

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University Project: Time Machine

The brief was to design and make a time machine as if it had been created in a previous time period.

Project proposal:
I have chosen the period of ancient Greece because it has a distinctive style and I believe it will be interesting to explore how a time machine might have appeared in a period when technology, by modern day standards, was pretty much nonexistent. In contrast, Ancient Greek life revolved around their mythology so it is likely that a ‘time machine’ from that period would appear as a mythological object.

When researching into Greek folklore I discovered that Cerberus, the three-headed hellhound which guarded the underworld, was said to have the ability to view the past, present and future with each of its heads; this seems a very suitable theme to incorporate into an ancient Greek ‘time machine’.

Political disputes during this era were often solved by warfare. This resulted in the development of a wide range of helmet designs. Horse-hair crests were also used on some of the helmets of significant individuals, such as generals. This had two main purposes: to display their importance when in battle and to make the wearer appear taller, and therefore more intimidating. The Corinthian helmet is an iconic feature of Ancient Greece and would be a suitable object for a ‘time machine’ to be based on.

The overall concept for the Ancient Greek ‘time machine’ will be a full-scale Corinthian style helmet which incorporates the three heads of Cerberus. The helmet will also feature a horizontal crest which runs from ear-to-ear across the top of the helm. The finish should make the helmet appear as if it is made from bronze, as this was the metal that was used for armour during that period.


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Make
Samsung Electronics
Model
U800
Date Taken
Mar 13, 2012, 4:39:41 PM
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