himation

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A woman wearing a chiton (left), and two women with a himation over a chiton (right).

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himation (plural himatia or himations)

  1. A rectangular cloak of linen or wool, worn in Ancient Greece, usually over a chiton.

Translations[edit]

ancient Greek clothing item: cloak

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