Every so often this absolutely ghastly object comes to the headlines. It’s vile. Grotesque. No question. Like something from a modern horror/fantasy movie, except that it dates back to the 15th century.
“….The Horned Helmet of King Henry VIII is a truly enigmatic and iconic artifact that continues to intrigue historians and scholars alike….” Apparently it was originally “….a ceremonial gift of great status by the court armorer of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I [and its] original splendour adorned with gold, silver-pierced panels, and velvet has diminished over time….”
Great status? If someone gave that to me I’d think they had dark motives involving Satan’s nastiest demons! And as it was a gift for Henry VIII, I’m probably right! 😊
If you go to this article you can see a video and learn much more about this dubious relic.
I have been pondering the inspiration behind it and have come up with an inspired possibility. It’s based on the death mask of Henry’s father, the odious first Tudor, Henry VII. It’s the Weasel to a T. Except that it has more teeth than he did.
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