The author investigates the appearance of a fashion in clothing, involving a knotted mantle worn across the chest, on many Attic stelae of the Roman period. She suggests that this style can be traced to Egyptian roots, and might have been particularly associated with a cult of Isis, popular among wealthy Athenians. The book presents a catalogue of the 106 known Isis reliefs from Attica and a review of all forms of evidence for the cult.

“Everybody has got to die, but I have always believed an exception would be made in my case.” –William Saroyan, Pulitzer Prize–winning authorFamous authors, like everybody else, know that one day they will die. Final Chapters tells the fascinating stories of more than one hundred writers’ encounters with death—and their attitudes toward the Grim Reaper: fear, uncertainty, or acceptance.Francis Bacon wrote, “It is as natural to die as to be born,” while Socrates told the judges who condemned him, “And now we go our ways, I to die and you to live. Which is better is known to God alone.”Death often came in startling ways for these well-known writers. The playwright Aeschylus was conked by a turtle falling from the sky. Christopher Marlowe was stabbed in a barroom brawl. Molière collapsed while playing the role of a hypochondriac in one of his plays.Edgar Allan Poe was found semicomatose in someone else’s clothes shortly before he died. Sherwood Anderson was felled by a toothpick in a martini. Did Dylan Thomas really die of eighteen straight whiskeys? And was it a bottle cap or murder that did in Tennessee Williams?If these authors have lessons for us, the best may be ... [Read More]

This Greek goddess costume includes a dress with attached drapes and gold tone headpiece. Our Greek goddess costume comes in adult sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large. The long white dress is accented with gold braid trim that wraps the waist and falls to the floor. Attached veils flow elegantly from the shoulders of this sexy goddess costume. Greek goddess wig, armbands & heeled sandals sold separately from this Greek goddess Haloween costume.

Includes Fever Goddess Costume, Cream, with Dress, Belt, Armcuffs, Choker and Headpiece. Please note that all our Smiffys products will always come in full Smiffys branded packaging.

Fun World golden goddess child costume, Medium 8-10, includes: gown with drapes, headband.

With costumes designed for toddlers through plus size adults, Rubies has spared no effort to bring their customers the largest collection of licensed and traditional costumes, accessories and novelty decor items available anywhere. Whether for Christmas, Mardi Gras, Easter, St. Patrick's day, Halloween, or just play time - Rubies has you covered! Family owned and family operated, Rubies has always focused on bringing your family The costumes items You really want from all over the world. From their 2-million square foot facility in new York city Rubies works every day to be an innovator in both manufacturing and design of scary, funny, historical, and mythical ensembles and costume replicas. So from witches to wenches to vampires to vagrants, from Graceland to galaxies far, far away, Rubies is sure to offer the seasonal items to inspire and entertain any time of year.

*VIISHOW Women's Short Sleeve Loose Plain Maxi Dresses Casual Long Dresses With Pockets. *Type: maxi dress. *Pattern Type: Plain. *Neckline: Round Neck. *Sleeve Length: short sleeves/long sleeves. *Soft and stretchy,side-seam pockets,and a flattering elastic waist.floor length you'll love. *This classic maxi dress is so easy to wear! You can wear it for just about any even! It's so easy to dress up or down with jewelry and shoes. *Unique style,make you beautiful,fashionable,sexy and elegant. *Occasion:It is fit for any season,daily,date,work,wedding,maternity etc,you can wear it in. *Hand Wash Seperately in Cold Water.*Colors may appear slightly different via website due to computer picture resolution and monitor settings.

You'll rule mount Olympus in the very sexy divine dark goddess costume. Made from ultra soft jersey t-shirt material, the strappy harness bodysuit fit likes like a glove and the long pleated panel skirt offers a bit of coverage with eye catching leg slits. Fashion Inspired shimmer harness detail and keyhole back make this a unique and beautiful costume for Halloween and theme parties. The matching headband and arm gauntlets complete your look and will have even aphrodite jealous of how good you look.

"*Unique style,make you beautiful,fashionable,sexy and elegant. *Please check the measurement chart carefully before you buy the item. *Size Chart: *S (US 6-8) Bust:98 cm/38.5"" ; Length: 133cm/52.5"" *M (US 10-12) Bust: 104cm /41"";Length:133cm/52.5"" *L (US 14-16)Bust:108 cm/42.5""; Length:136cm/53.5"" *XL (US 18-20)Bust: 114cm/45""; Length:136cm/53.5"" *There is 2-3CM difference according to manual measurement. *All items are individually measured by the ""GRECERELLE"" Team. *Take all measurements from the outside with the garment lying flat. *Colors may appear slightly different via website due to computer picture resolution and monitor settings.

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Keep her cool in the spring and summer heat with this 3-piece dress set! It includes one tank dress, one diaper cover, and one sun hat. Made from 100% cotton jersey, the material used is soft and breathable to provide her with lasting comfort all day long. The sun hat is perfect to help keep her delicate skin from getting sun burned as it’s an added layer of protection from the bright sun. When play time takes a messy turn, this set is machine washable and dryable which makes laundry time much easier to accomplish. With adorable colors in a