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Festivities on the eve of the Olympic games at ancient Elis (imaginary representation).The author praises the peaceful character of the inhabitants of Elis compared to the other Peloponnesians.

Scene at Rhamnous. In the background, the temple of Nemesis.

Leisure scene at the springs of Kifissos river at Mount Penteli.

A caravan of women leaves Athens.

Pericles surrounded by Athenian women lamenting the death of Themistocles (imaginary representation).

Landscape at Achaia. In the background, the mountain sof Aetolia.

Landscape on Chavos river, near Mycenae.

Depiction of Spartan youth practicing sports at the Gymnasium.

Young women playing on the swing (imaginary representation).

Examples of male costume in antiquity, based on extant representations, such as those of Hephaestus (second from left) and Aeschines (fourth from left).

Examples of female costume in antiquity, based on extant representations.

Examples of female costume in antiquity, based on extant representations.

Example of dress of young man in chlamys, wearing a petasus, possibly based on extant representations of Hermes.

Example of dress of young man in chlamys, wearing a petasus, possibly based on extant representations of Hermes.

Examples of male and female ornate costume.

Examplles of ancient footwear.

Examples of ancient male hairstyles.

Examples of ancient female hairstyles.

Fictional representation of gynaeconites (female quarters) of affluent house, possibly of a hetaera, showing typical morning activities.

Wedding preparations of Cassandra and Bellerophontes, from ancient vase.

Flower sellers (imaginary representation).

The flower market of ancient Athens (imaginary representation).

Greek women doing household tasks, from ancient Greek vases.

Young girl from Sparta.

Women doing household tasks, from ancient vase.

Reclining woman, from ancient vase.

Greek women doing household tasks.

Men in banquet.

Reception of guest in a home, from ancient Greek vase.

Banquet with courtesans.

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