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The History of the Manners and Customs of Ancient Greece, Volume 2 (of 3)

Note 46 — Chapter IV · MARRIAGE CEREMONIES.

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This was the usual practice. When the bride was led home on foot she was called χαμαίπους a term of disrespect not far removed in meaning from our word tramper. Poll. iii. 40.

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