Brief History of the Condition of Women: In Various Ages and Nations, Volume 2C. S. Francis, 1845 - 298 pages |
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... dances were used on these occasions ; among which was the Caryatides , a Spartan dance , in honor of Diana . Theseus , who invented a circular dance called the Crane , is said to have been ... dancing together . Various 28 GRECIAN WOMEN .
... dances were used on these occasions ; among which was the Caryatides , a Spartan dance , in honor of Diana . Theseus , who invented a circular dance called the Crane , is said to have been ... dancing together . Various 28 GRECIAN WOMEN .
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In Various Ages and Nations Lydia Maria Child. the custom of men and women dancing together . Various musical instruments were in use , such as the harp and the cythara , and women doubtless played upon these , as well as joined in the ...
In Various Ages and Nations Lydia Maria Child. the custom of men and women dancing together . Various musical instruments were in use , such as the harp and the cythara , and women doubtless played upon these , as well as joined in the ...
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... dancers in a circle bound To the soft flute , and cittern's silver sound ; Through the fair streets , the matrons in a row Stand in their porches , and enjoy the show . " When the chariot arrived at the bridegroom's dwelling , the ...
... dancers in a circle bound To the soft flute , and cittern's silver sound ; Through the fair streets , the matrons in a row Stand in their porches , and enjoy the show . " When the chariot arrived at the bridegroom's dwelling , the ...
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... dances and hymeneal songs . At Athens , it was customary for a boy to come in during the feast , covered with thorn ... dancing and singing songs filled with praises of the bridegroom and bride , and wishes for their happiness . In the ...
... dances and hymeneal songs . At Athens , it was customary for a boy to come in during the feast , covered with thorn ... dancing and singing songs filled with praises of the bridegroom and bride , and wishes for their happiness . In the ...
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... dances and songs . These songs consisted of eulogiums upon such men as had distinguished themselves by bravery , and satirical allusions to those who had been cowardly or effeminate ; and as they were sung in hearing of the senate and ...
... dances and songs . These songs consisted of eulogiums upon such men as had distinguished themselves by bravery , and satirical allusions to those who had been cowardly or effeminate ; and as they were sung in hearing of the senate and ...
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