Lucilla

This will be an on-going post where I’ll add more information as I come across it, but the point of this post is to try and define as many styles (and their names) of Hellenic veiling as possible. It’s as much for my own reference as for others. Because I’ll be adding, updating, and changing it over time.

The format will be:

Name of the veiling style

Description of the veiling style

Pictures

Himation

The himation is a large, rectangular piece of cloth that is worn as an outer garment and can be used to cover the head and hair. Men and women both would wear himations.

Kekryphalos

The kekryphalos is a type of caul worn by women. It’s secured around the front of the head, and then has a looser “pouch” type area near the back where the majority of hair is tucked inside the cap. It could be made of a wide-woven material giving it a net like appearance, or more tightly woven material. The material was most likely slightly elastic in nature, having some stretch to it.

Kredemnos

The kredemnos is a wide band of fabric, leather, or metal worn across the forehead. It may also have been called stlengis.

Krobylos and Korymbos

Krobylos and korymbos were popular Athenian methods of hair binding used by men and women, respectively. Hair was rolled into a knot atop the crown of the head and fastened with clasps. Some scholars believe the style may have been closer to a chignon which was secured with clasps.

(I can’t find a good image, either historical examples or modern recreations, the closest example I have is a chignon)

Mitra

The mitra is a broad band, often colored and patterned, which can be wrapped around the hair in many ways. It could be wrapped to completely cover the hair, or left open at the crown of the head with hair hanging out.

Sakkos

The sakkos is a tightly woven material worn over the head, covering the majority of hair. It’s constructed similarly to a bag or sack, and secured around the hairline. It can be decorated with a tassel at the back. The sakkos most likely had some stretch to the material.

Examples of Men

Bust of Pythagoras wearing what appears to be a mitra

Headband style of binding hair for men

Well mine is on the line.

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hey guys! i’m thinking about opening deity readings for a bit! i’ve gotten much more of a following than i ever expected on this app, and i thought maybe its time to give back! 

the readings would be free of charge(although tips are always appreciated!), i would do them privately and then give a detailed report of my findings! here are some things you would find out:

what deity is reaching out to you most right now? 

what do they want you to know?

how can you reach out to them?

what kinds of things can you improve on with the help of this deity right now?

i use three forms of divination: tarot, oracle, and a pendulum. if you have any specific questions you’d like to ask after the initial reading, we can talk about it! i haven’t really though that far into it yet, but i would like to interact with you all more. 

furthermore, i do not work with only one pantheon. i open these readings up to all forms of the divine, as to get a more accurate and respectful reading of the deity! if you want it to be to a specific pantheon, let me know. i am not perfect, but i promise to do the most i can to clarify each message i receive.

just a few things i would need from you to get a more accurate reading:

your name! (does not have to be full name, but that does increase accuracy. anything you’re willing to give me! no pressure at all! even if you just want to give me a nickname, or even just your blog name. ill figure it out!)

your favorite color! just to get a sense of your energy. don’t overthink it!

this is COMPLETELY optional, but a picture of yourself! again, OPTIONAL. i understand if you are uncomfortable with doing so! 

a picture of your left hand! this is solely for the pendulum reading, its easier to get a reading of individual energy with an image of the hand! also optional!

i’m looking forward to being able to help some people! if you’re interested, please pm me! again, these are completely free, but tips are appreciated, as i’m looking to save up for school and, of course, christmas gifts for my family! (no worries if you can’t, i totally understand!)