war mask
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A war mask is a type of mask used to instill fear in enemies through malevolent or fantastic features. Ancient Greeks and Romans attached terrifying masks to their armor and used grotesque masks on battle shields. Japanese samurai also used menpō, or half masks, to cover the lower part of their faces. These masks are designed to intimidate opposing forces, contributing to psychological warfare on the battlefield.1
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