How in Hades did the hoplite keep his helmet balanced on his head when he wore it tipped back like a cap?

by -Arjay-

I’ve a reproduction helm, and for the life of me, when I attempt to wear it capways, it just wiggles everywhere.

DanKensington

That's because you're trying an artistic convention in real life, and that works about as well as trying to imitate the weird stuff films get up to. u/Iphikrates has a post explaining further, but as always, if anyone would like to write more about this matter, please don't let this post stop you!