Nike of Paros
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The Nike of Paros is an early classical depiction of Nike from the 5th century BC. The white marble figure was found before 1885 on the island of Paros. It is currently on display at the Archaeologica
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Peplos
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A peplos is a body-length garment established as typical attire for women in ancient Greece by c. 500 BC, during the late Archaic and Classical period. The peplos was a rectangular piece of woollen cl
The Mourning Athena relief with Athena wearing a peplos, c. 460 BC
The Panathenaea peplos, from the Parthenon frieze
The Peplos Kore, colour reconstruction of statue of c. 530 BC
Athena wearing a luxurious peplos, one that uses a lot of fabric, fifth century BC