The Miter
This is the traditional headgear used by bishops. The word comes from the Greek “mitra,” and initially referred to a sort of headband used by those who were victorious at the games. The conic/pointy section of the miter was originally a cap used by officials in the Byzantine court, but by the 12th century its use was already spread throughout Western Europe.
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