Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 77
occurred whilethe people were yet uncorrupted by wealthy rulers.The procession which attended the presentationof the peplos at the temple was as splendid as allthe wealth, nobility, youth, and beauty of Athenscould make it; a vast multitude attended it, somein chariots, others on horses, and large… … MAIDENS AND MUSICIANS.—FROM THE FRIEZE OF THE PARTHENON. and embroidered for the great goddess by the Minerva. The peplos was not borne by hands, but maidens of the city. was suspended from the mast of a ship which was This garment was called a peplos, and was made moved along on the land, some…
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