Brief History of the Condition of Women: In Various Ages and Nations, Volume 2C. S. Francis, 1845 - 298 pages |
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... habits would probably perceive the propriety of not attending games , where the combatants wrestled * A small coin , about the value of a penny . without clothing . In commemoration of her victo- ry , GRECIAN WOMEN . 3.
... habits would probably perceive the propriety of not attending games , where the combatants wrestled * A small coin , about the value of a penny . without clothing . In commemoration of her victo- ry , GRECIAN WOMEN . 3.
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... habit of spinning with a distaff as they walked , is to be inferred from the fact that it was considered a bad omen to meet a woman work- ing at her spindle . As luxury increased , the lines of demarkation be- tween different ranks no ...
... habit of spinning with a distaff as they walked , is to be inferred from the fact that it was considered a bad omen to meet a woman work- ing at her spindle . As luxury increased , the lines of demarkation be- tween different ranks no ...
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... - cover the state of each other's affections . The Thes- salian women were famous for their skill in these matters ; and the Grecian maidens were in the habit of applying to them for assistance ; thus one in 10 GRECIAN WOMEN .
... - cover the state of each other's affections . The Thes- salian women were famous for their skill in these matters ; and the Grecian maidens were in the habit of applying to them for assistance ; thus one in 10 GRECIAN WOMEN .
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... habits belonged to the rich and luxurious . In early times the Pythia was chosen from young maidens ; but in consequence of a brutal insult offered to one of them , the selection was ever after made from wo- men more than fifty years ...
... habits belonged to the rich and luxurious . In early times the Pythia was chosen from young maidens ; but in consequence of a brutal insult offered to one of them , the selection was ever after made from wo- men more than fifty years ...
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... habits of laborious industry . When the arts and sciences were introduced , the cultivation of the mind and manners received a considerable degree of atten- tion ; and we know that girls shared in these privi- leges , because when ...
... habits of laborious industry . When the arts and sciences were introduced , the cultivation of the mind and manners received a considerable degree of atten- tion ; and we know that girls shared in these privi- leges , because when ...
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