Marriage Rites Flashcards
Engue
Betrothal
Ekdosis
Giving Away, day before gamos, bride lead by wrist
Gamos
Marriage, Physical consummation of the union, Bride lead to thalmos- bed chamber, marriage songs sung outside by relatives
Proteleia
Preliminary sacrifices, locks of the brides hair as well as toys would be left at shrine of nymphs
Day of Gamos
Bathing of both bride and groom (Separately) with water carried in the loutrophoros, feast at bride’s house, wear crowns and sing sing hymenaoi, bride first veiled
Hymenaioi
Wedding songs, makarismos, songs were couple was referred to as most blessed pair
Night of Gamos
Ekdosis, moved from oikos to new oikos, lead by mule cart/chariot
At the Hearth
Bride at an apple and then the rite of the Katachusmata- pouring of fruit/nuts on new couple’s heads
Day After Gamos
Epaulia- gift giving procession, next feast at groom’s house