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