07-29-2010, 10:50 AM
Is this the same type of chiton? There are a few vases showing the chiton let down at the waist, but I wondered why the belt was visible. Hoplites often lift the hem of their chiton and allow it to fall over the belt. This leads to those images that look like the hoplite is wearing a more "fleecey" over-garment. Perhaps the origin of the double belt fashion was for Persians to be able to have a visable belt while at the same time tuck up their long garment. I wonder if there is any correlation with the popularization of cavalry at Athens.
Paul M. Bardunias
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
