02437cam a22003133u 4500 67637 UtSlPG 20260610134548.0 m cr n 260607r20221842utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DF St. John, James Augustus, 1795-1875 The History of the Manners and Customs of Ancient Greece, Volume 2 (of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-03-16 KD Weeks, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The History of the Manners and Customs of Ancient Greece, Volume 2" by J. A. St. John is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume delves into various aspects of ancient Greek society, particularly focusing on marriage ceremonies, the condition of married women, and the intricacies of domestic life. The author aims to provide a detailed examination of how these customs reflect the values and norms of ancient Greek culture. The beginning of this volume introduces readers to the complexities of marriage in ancient Greece, detailing the roles of matchmakers and customs surrounding betrothal and weddings. The author emphasizes both religious and social significances tied to these rituals, illustrating how the marriage ceremony was an elaborate event influenced heavily by tradition. The narrative also hints at the changing perceptions of women within society, exploring their roles as matrons and participants in the family structure, while critiquing the tensions that arose from societal expectations and individual freedoms. By examining the practices accompanying marriage ceremonies, J. A. St. John sets the stage for a broader discussion on the condition of women in this historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: R. Bentley, 1842 Greece -- Social life and customs https://archive.org/details/b29325018_0002 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67637 108459 108459