Brief History of the Condition of Women: In Various Ages and Nations, Volume 2C. S. Francis, 1845 - 298 pages |
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Page 12
... ceremonies were performed in her temple . On account of her own aversion to wedlock , it was deemed peculiarly desirable to appease her indignation , and propitiate her favor . Sacrifices were likewise offered to Juno , Minerva , Venus ...
... ceremonies were performed in her temple . On account of her own aversion to wedlock , it was deemed peculiarly desirable to appease her indignation , and propitiate her favor . Sacrifices were likewise offered to Juno , Minerva , Venus ...
Page 14
... ceremony . The married couple ate a quince together , to remind them that their conversation with each other should be sweet and agreeable . The company remained until late at night , dancing and singing songs filled with praises of the ...
... ceremony . The married couple ate a quince together , to remind them that their conversation with each other should be sweet and agreeable . The company remained until late at night , dancing and singing songs filled with praises of the ...
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... ceremonies were performed by Grecian women in the temple of Eleutho , who presided over the birth of children . During the hours of illness it was customary to hold palm branches in their hands , and invoke the favor of this goddess ...
... ceremonies were performed by Grecian women in the temple of Eleutho , who presided over the birth of children . During the hours of illness it was customary to hold palm branches in their hands , and invoke the favor of this goddess ...
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... , and to be cautious lest her golden ornaments were stolen in the crowd . One of the most ancient ceremonies among the Greek women was that of bewailing annually , with dirges and loud cries , the death of Adonis . GRECIAN WOMEN . 27.
... , and to be cautious lest her golden ornaments were stolen in the crowd . One of the most ancient ceremonies among the Greek women was that of bewailing annually , with dirges and loud cries , the death of Adonis . GRECIAN WOMEN . 27.
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... ceremony had been performed . The festival in honor of Ceres was observed with much solemnity at Athens . None but free - born women were allowed to be present ; and every hus- band who received a portion of three talents with his wife ...
... ceremony had been performed . The festival in honor of Ceres was observed with much solemnity at Athens . None but free - born women were allowed to be present ; and every hus- band who received a portion of three talents with his wife ...
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