Crete and Greece Flashcards
anakalypteria
the unveiling of the bride
perizoma
same thing as loincloth
fulfilling
process by which wool fabrics are shrunk and washed to produce a close weave
chiton
same thing as a tunic but the greeks called it a chiton
himation
wrapped around the body though not clearly. kinda like ivans serape but with his nipples exposed or over a chiton
chlaina
earlier version of the himation
petasos
hats worn with chlamys
diplax
small rectangle of fabric worn by women over the chiton
phrygorian bonnet
brimless hats with high padded peaks
pilos
a narrow brimmed or brimless hat with a pointed crown
stephane
was a bridal crown
color of greek bride
dyed purple the gown with a yellow/orange veil
hercules knot
a belt with a double knot worn by brides
nymphides
special bridal sandals
chlanis
groom tunic made by the bridge