Brief History of the Condition of Women: In Various Ages and Nations, Volume 2C. S. Francis, 1845 - 298 pages |
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... perform all the duties , and observe all the proprieties of life . Plu- we Of the amusements of the Grecian women know little . Religious festivals no doubt constituted a large portion of their recreations . Many dances were used on ...
... perform all the duties , and observe all the proprieties of life . Plu- we Of the amusements of the Grecian women know little . Religious festivals no doubt constituted a large portion of their recreations . Many dances were used on ...
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... performed entirely by men in disguise . Ladies of rank were at all periods accompanied by attendants ; and among them was generally some old nurse , or matron , continually about their persons . Two such are described as waiting upon ...
... performed entirely by men in disguise . Ladies of rank were at all periods accompanied by attendants ; and among them was generally some old nurse , or matron , continually about their persons . Two such are described as waiting upon ...
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... 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 , the Fates ...
... 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 , the Fates ...
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... performing this 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 ...
... performing this 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 ...
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... 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 . The old laws of ...
... 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 . The old laws of ...
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