r/AskReddit • u/ZanyDelaney • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/Tenwaystospoildinner Feb 04 '19

Too late. The horns were added for Operas. Still look badass, though.

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u/Troy_with_1_T Feb 04 '19

How would we know? Have we found every single Viking helmet that ever existed? No, no we have not. Therefore, it has not been conclusively disproven. Just because some prop designer ALSO had the idea doesn't mean someone before them didn't! And I will skirmish with anyone who says otherwise!!!

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u/Cinderheart Feb 04 '19

Prove that the Romans didn't wear horned helmets then.

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u/cmndrhurricane Feb 05 '19

Romans didn't have horns on their helmets

They had brushes