It was also used in romantic illustrations of legendary Norse gods and heroes .
Ancient depictions of the god Hermes , Mercury and of Roma depict them wearing winged helmets , however in the 19th century the winged helmet became widely used to depict the Celts .
helmet was also used in romantic illustrations of legendary Norse gods and heroes .
Ancient depictions of the god Hermes , Mercury and of Roma depict them wearing winged helmets , however in the 19th century the winged helmet became widely used to depict the Celts .