Brief History of the Condition of Women: In Various Ages and Nations, Volume 2C. S. Francis, 1845 - 298 pages |
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... took great pains to keep their teeth in perfection , and some affirm that they painted their lips with vermillion . According to Socrates , the most costly female wardrobe in his time might be valued at about fifty minæ , or one hundred ...
... took great pains to keep their teeth in perfection , and some affirm that they painted their lips with vermillion . According to Socrates , the most costly female wardrobe in his time might be valued at about fifty minæ , or one hundred ...
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... took the por- tion , but refused to marry the woman after the death of her husband ; in consequence of which her son ap- pealed to the magistrates . The same orator engaged in the defence of Phormio , who having been a GRECIAN WOMEN . 17.
... took the por- tion , but refused to marry the woman after the death of her husband ; in consequence of which her son ap- pealed to the magistrates . The same orator engaged in the defence of Phormio , who having been a GRECIAN WOMEN . 17.
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... took each other by the right hand , pro- mised fidelity , and sometimes kissed each other , while the relative of the woman pronounced these , or similar words : " I bestow upon thee , daughter , or my sister , or my ward , with such ...
... took each other by the right hand , pro- mised fidelity , and sometimes kissed each other , while the relative of the woman pronounced these , or similar words : " I bestow upon thee , daughter , or my sister , or my ward , with such ...
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... took it in her arms and ran round the hearth , thus putting it under the protection of the household gods , to whom the hearth served as an altar . This festival was celebrated with great joy . Friends brought in their gifts , and ...
... took it in her arms and ran round the hearth , thus putting it under the protection of the household gods , to whom the hearth served as an altar . This festival was celebrated with great joy . Friends brought in their gifts , and ...
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... took place once in five years . On that occa- sion all female children of the proper age appeared dressed in yellow robes , while victims were offered to the goddess , and certain men sung one of Homer's Iliads . No Athenian woman was ...
... took place once in five years . On that occa- sion all female children of the proper age appeared dressed in yellow robes , while victims were offered to the goddess , and certain men sung one of Homer's Iliads . No Athenian woman was ...
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