Brief History of the Condition of Women: In Various Ages and Nations, Volume 2C. S. Francis, 1845 - 298 pages |
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... , the axletree was burnt , to signify that the bride was never to return to the paternal roof , As they entered , figs and various kinds of fruit were VOL . II . 2 poured on their heads , as an indication of future GRECIAN WOMEN . 13.
... , the axletree was burnt , to signify that the bride was never to return to the paternal roof , As they entered , figs and various kinds of fruit were VOL . II . 2 poured on their heads , as an indication of future GRECIAN WOMEN . 13.
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In Various Ages and Nations Lydia Maria Child. poured on their heads , as an indication of future plenty . A sumptuous ... head for that purpose . Mothers considered it a great misfortune if illness , or any accident , prevented them from ...
In Various Ages and Nations Lydia Maria Child. poured on their heads , as an indication of future plenty . A sumptuous ... head for that purpose . Mothers considered it a great misfortune if illness , or any accident , prevented them from ...
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... head was embroi- dered , because that was represented on the shield of Minerva , to whose care the child was consigned . It was likewise customary to lay boys upon bucklers , as a prognostic of future valor . Infants were often placed ...
... head was embroi- dered , because that was represented on the shield of Minerva , to whose care the child was consigned . It was likewise customary to lay boys upon bucklers , as a prognostic of future valor . Infants were often placed ...
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... heads , and spread their tresses over the corpse . aside all ornaments and rich attire , and wore black garments made of coarse materials . Those who were joined by near relationship , or strong affection , generally shared the same ...
... heads , and spread their tresses over the corpse . aside all ornaments and rich attire , and wore black garments made of coarse materials . Those who were joined by near relationship , or strong affection , generally shared the same ...
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... of Jambe , who by a jest extorted a smile from Ceres , when she was discouraged and melancholy . On one of the festival days , the women walked in procession to Eleusis , carrying books on their heads , 28 GRECIAN WOMEN .
... of Jambe , who by a jest extorted a smile from Ceres , when she was discouraged and melancholy . On one of the festival days , the women walked in procession to Eleusis , carrying books on their heads , 28 GRECIAN WOMEN .
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