peplus (Meaning)
peplus (n)
a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waist
peplus (n.)
An upper garment worn by Grecian and Roman women.
A kind of kerchief formerly worn by Englishwomen.
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peplus Sentence Examples
- The ancient Greek peplus was a rectangular garment worn draped over the body.
- Athenian women used vibrant colors and intricate patterns to decorate their pepli.
- The Parthenon sculptures immortalize the peplus as a symbol of dignity and grace.
- The peplus was also an important religious garment worn during festivals and ceremonies.
- The statue of Nemesis at Rhamnous depicts her wearing a peplus with a scene of the Battle of Marathon.
- The peplus was often fastened with a belt or pins, leaving the right shoulder exposed.
- Variations in the peplus included the Doric peplus, worn unbelted, and the Ionian peplus, belted high at the waist.
- The peplus evolved into the chiton, which became the primary garment for both men and women in ancient Greece.
- Some pepli featured elaborate embroidery or painting, reflecting the wearer's wealth and status.
- The peplus remains an enduring symbol of ancient Greek culture and aesthetics.
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a garment worn by women in ancient Greece; cloth caught at the shoulders and draped in folds to the waistAn upper garment worn by Grecian and Roman women., A ki
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The ancient Greek peplus was a rectangular garment worn draped over the body.
Athenian women used vibrant colors and intricate patterns to decorate their pepli.
The Parthenon sculptures immortalize the peplus as a symbol of dignity and grace.
The peplus was also an important religious garment worn during festivals and ceremonies.
