Cook, Arthur Bernard, 1868-1952 · Cambridge [Eng.] The University Press · leaf 717
Fig. 408. Ritual of the Dipolieia 583 that [drew near the altar and^] tasted of the meal was slain. Minuteregulations were observed in connexion with its slaughter. Chosenvirgins called Hydrophoroi or Water-carriers brought water, withwhich certain men whetted an axe and a knife. This done,…
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