Lectionary Calendar
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Arrephoria
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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was a festival observed among the ancient Greeks. It has been attributed to different deities, but most generally to Athena, in honor of whom it was celebrated at Athens: Four young girls were chosen every year from the most distinguished families. Two of these superintended the bearing of the peplus to Athena, while two others were employed to carry the mysterious and sacred vessels of the goddess. At the close of the ceremony, the girls were dismissed and others chosen in their place.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Arrephoria'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/arrephoria.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Arrephoria'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/arrephoria.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
