The most famous greek and roman gods and goddesses. Women wove garments generally of wool or linen for their families, although the very wealthy could also afford silk and cotton. A to z of greek mythology looking at features beginning with a. The tradition for toga parties may have long since passed, but with the emergence of tv shows such as spartacus.
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