Cult clothing, Greek

Laura Gawlinski

doi:10.1002/9781444338386.WBEAH17102

Cult clothing, Greek

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Abstract

The Greeks did not have specialized costumes intentionally created for exclusive use during cultic activity, but clothing did play important roles in ancient Greek religion. Clothing and accessories could differentiate cultic functionaries from participants, visually communicate social and cultic standing, and underscore the importance of ritual propriety. It also became a part of ritual action when dedicated to a deity.

Original language	American English
Journal	The Encyclopedia of Ancient History
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781444338386.WBEAH17102
State	Published - Dec 20 2019

Keywords

Greek religion
dress history

Disciplines

Cultural History
Arts and Humanities
Classics

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