Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary/Causia

Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary, and Greek Lexicon (Rich, 1849)

CAU'SIA (καυσία). A high-crowned, and broad-rimmed felted hat invented by the Macedonians (Val. Max. v. 1. 4.); from whom it descended to the Romans, and was especially worn by their fishermen and sailors. (Plaut. Mil. iv. 4. 42. Id. Pers. i. 3. 75.) The example (Causia/1.1) is from a fictile vase; but it resembles exactly the hat worn by Alexander, on a medal.

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  Causia/1.1