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that was worn in Ancient Greece. The perizoma was typically worn by manual laborers or athletes. This garment could be worn independently or with a short chiton or even underneath a longer
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Bearded Greek athletes in perizomata (boxers, wrestlers, runner, jumper, diskobolos, acontist) and draped bearded trainers
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Athletes in perizomata (boxers, wrestlers, runner, jumper, diskobolos, acontist) and draped bearded trainers with switch
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claims to have the actual relic of the perizoma, preserved inside the
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during his crucifixion. It is a standard feature of the
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The perizoma is thought to have originated with the
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Greek
loincloth
chiton
The Illiad
Minoan civilization
Crete
Bull-Leaping Fresco
Jesus
crucifixion in the arts
fig leaf
Aachen Cathedral
Marienschrein
Athletes in perizomata (boxers, wrestlers, runner, jumper, diskobolos, acontist) and draped bearded trainers with switch
Bearded Greek athletes in perizomata (boxers, wrestlers, runner, jumper, diskobolos, acontist) and draped bearded trainers
Bearded Greek athletes wearing perizomata running
Christ Crucified by Diego Velázquez shows Jesus wearing a perizoma
Diego Velázquez
Subligaculum
Kaupinam
Loincloth


A Survey of Historic Costume: A History of Western Dress
ISBN
978-1-56367-003-9
Combat Sports in the Ancient World: Competition, Violence, and Culture
ISBN
978-0-300-06312-7
Etruscan Dress

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