ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 345 Celebration and Blessings of Marriage Festival

The entire square suddenly became silent, and the priestess seemed unaware of the scene outside the venue. She walked slowly to the platform without looking away, and lit the brazier in front of her with a torch. The blazing flame represented the god's power. Bless.

Then, she faced the square, opened her lips slightly, and her soft and penetrating voice was hard to imagine coming from her seemingly delicate body, and the people couldn't help but be intoxicated by it.

With her taking the lead, the priests sang hymns to Hera together.The singing is full of care for children, care for women, warnings about marriage, and protection of the family... Therefore, the singing is neither high-pitched nor plaintive, but speaks slowly and unhurriedly like an elder. …

After the carols ended, there was still silence inside and outside the square, and people seemed to be still immersed in the teachings of the carols.

At this time, the flame in the brazier suddenly became more and more vigorous.

"Hera has appeared! She is paying attention to us!" The people suddenly started clamoring. They thought this was a good sign.

Priest Agnes smiled slightly, and this smile was like sunshine shining into the hearts of the people: "God Hera bless you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the people finally cheered, and melodious music also sounded at this time.

Couples were put in by patrols and entered the square one after another, and the whole square quickly became crowded.

They started dancing awkwardly to the music.The Greeks are a nation that is good at athletics, but not good at dancing. However, Davos made a simple adaptation based on the ballroom dance from his previous life, and asked a specially trained couple to perform at last year's Marriage Festival celebration, which immediately attracted the public's praise. , and scramble to learn.

But this time, everyone held back their energy and bravely entered the stage to show their family style.The couple matched the beat in the narrow space, took simple steps, looked at each other, turned in circles, and changed gestures... Although the movements were simple and repetitive, the people became happier and happier, and even started singing and dancing outside the square.

During the dance, the wife feels that her husband is more attractive, and the husband feels that his wife is more beautiful, and everyone is intoxicated. This is exactly the intention of Davos in designing this link: family is the cornerstone of a city-state, and a strong family will lead to peace.

Even the priestess on the platform couldn't bear to move her delicate body slightly, humming music in a low voice.

At this time, a lively priestess boldly asked Agnes in a low voice: "Priest, this dance was created by the Archon. Do you also dance with the Archon at home on weekdays?"

The words of the priestess made Agnes's red lips curl into a smile.She is a relatively traditional Greek woman. When the Rhygium people rejected Dionysius's proposal, no one dared to marry her. She did not complain and quietly entered the Temple of Artemis as a priest. After several years, she thought that I will continue to live an ordinary life like this and grow old alone.Unexpectedly, Arthenis took pity on this beautiful girl.Syracuse's strength threatens Lijim's survival. Agnes carries the hope of the whole city and is sent to the unfamiliar Thurii in a daze.She originally thought that the rumored famous general and the wise governor of Dionia would be a domineering person, but Davos surprised her with his gentleness and consideration that transcended this era.

But at this moment, she put on a serious face and scolded: "Now is the celebration, Hera, we must devote ourselves wholeheartedly!"

The female priests all knew that although Agnes was the chief priest of the Temple of Hera, she had a gentle personality, was kind and friendly to her subordinates, and would not really get angry. However, they still stopped talking obediently and stood up again.

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Effialt, who was in the temple of the Rainbow Goddess Iris, was excited and nervous at the moment. He looked around and found that most men and women were like this. Only one young man attracted his attention, but he was upright. He was sitting on the ground with his eyes closed, as if he was asleep.

Effialt looked at him curiously and found that he did not recognize this person.He didn't know that this man's identity was extraordinary. His name was the former prince of Sparta - Leotizides.After living in Thurii for several years, Leotizides is now a citizen of Dionia and a captain of the First Legion. At the urging of his old servant, he also found a partner.But the aesthetics of the Spartans are different from those of ordinary Greeks. They like women with strong bodies, distinctive personalities, and even powerful women. Just like his mother, when Leotizides went to the battlefield for the first time, he personally sent her to Give him a new bronze shield and tell him, 'Either fight with it or be carried back by it. 'So Leotizides became engaged to a Brutian maiden of Bithynia who had a stronger personality.

"Everyone, please get in line as soon as possible. The blessing ceremony is about to begin! As soon as the music starts, you will follow me and slowly enter the square one by one. Do you understand?!" The priest in charge of guiding reminded the newlyweds again. .

Ephialt was in high spirits: It’s finally time to start!

A piece of soothing, soft yet solemn music was introduced into the temple. The priestess holding a flower basket took the lead in walking out of the temple. Ephialt's fiancée took his arm and followed...

The moment they walked into the square, the two were shocked: here was already a sea of ​​flowers!Colorful petals were scattered from the hands of the people on the sidelines, from the hands of cutely dressed children walking in the square... they fell one after another, turning into a carpet of flowers for them to step on...

Outside the venue, thousands of people waved colorful cloths and cheered loudly for them. Some acquaintances and friends even directly shouted their names and offered their blessings.

In this lively scene with thousands of people watching, every couple was excited and excited, as if they had become the happiest couple in the world.

When the music ended, they were standing at the foot of the steps in front of the Temple of Hera.

Agnes waited for the noise outside the venue to calm down, and then she spoke loudly: "Young men and women, Cupid shot you with the arrow of love, and under the guidance of Aphrodite, you fell in love. , came here under the attention of Hera.

Hera asked me to ask the men on the field, are you willing to be the husband of this beautiful woman next to you?Are you willing to respect her until you grow old, and for the sake of the new home you are about to build, do not work hard, do not violate the law, do your best, become an outstanding citizen of the city-state, and build and defend your home? ! "

"Yes!" Every man answered loudly without hesitation, because the priest's question was exactly what they were striving for.

"Women out there, Hera asked me to ask you, would you be the wife of this strong man next to you? Would you love him, honor him, take care of him till he was old, and take care of his house and slaves? , raise your children and make them grow up to be outstanding citizens of the city?!"

The delicate women responded with great determination at this moment; "Yes!"

Agnes looked outside the court: "Is there anyone who objects to any of the couples on the court becoming husband and wife? If so, please speak up now!"

No one objected.

Agnes let out a breath, opened her arms, and declared loudly: "Now I declare that you are husband and wife under the witness of Hera. I hope you will love each other forever! If anyone destroys your marriage and family , then no matter who it is, he will bear the wrath of Hera and the justice of the Dionian Alliance! Now, every husband on the field can kiss your beautiful wife."

As soon as Agnes finished speaking, the flames of the brazier beside her suddenly surged again, flashing out sparks.

"Hera! Hera!" the people and newcomers exclaimed.

At this time, the music sounded.Compared with the solemn and sacred melody at the entrance, this piece of music is melodious, warm, sweet and full of happiness.

Ephialt's wife blushed and closed her eyes.When her lips came together, there was only one thought in her mind: Ephialt was right to insist on attending the Thurii Marriage Festival, and she would have no regrets in this life! …

And when Leotizides' wife opened her eyes and looked at her husband kissing her with tears in her eyes, she couldn't help but be a little surprised: her husband, who has always had a strong personality, could actually shed tears? !

Little did she know that among the blessings of thousands of people, Leotizides was thinking of his mother who committed suicide in humiliation. At this important moment, he still lacked the blessings of his loved ones! …

By this time, it was already afternoon.The people who came to the temple from early in the morning and the newlyweds in the square were all tired and hungry, but no one turned around and went home. Instead, everyone was eager to try it because the last celebration of the marriage festival was about to begin.

As soon as Agnes uttered the word "splash", all the people immediately picked up the earthen jars filled with water on the ground and poured them on the people nearby.But the children who were previously responsible for spreading flowers now got into the arena and sprinkled water on the newlyweds, causing the bride to scream and the groom to protect her.Among the playful children were Cynthia, her younger brother Adoris, and classmates from school...

For a time, everything inside and outside the stadium was boiling, with water splashing everywhere.

After splashing the water, people rushed to the Craty River next to the temple, scooped up the water and continued fighting. This is one of the reasons why the Temple of Hera was built by the river.

After the water soaked the heaton they were wearing, the men took off their upper clothes and tied them only around their waists, revealing their strong bodies.The Greeks advocate physical beauty, and the Dionians are no exception. Moreover, the population of this recently established city-state alliance is mainly composed of immigrants, and most of the immigrants are still young. In addition to working and living, they have accepted far more Generally speaking, Greek city-states had much more military training. They were stronger, more agile, and more willing to show the results of these trainings.

The women's coats were all wet and their curves were on full display, so they didn't care much because everyone was like that.

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