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Carintha at 17

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I am to be married to Diomedes. My father is arranging my dowery. Diomedes is much older than me, but that is our way. Such an honour to be marrying a friend of Alcibiades.

It will be after dark when my wedding begins. I'll have to put on my best veil, father will drive me to Diomedes' house in a chariot. My family will follow the chariot on foot, carrying our gifts. All our friends will light the way with torches and will play music to scare away evil spirits.

During the wedding ceremony, I must  eat an apple to show that my food and other needs would now come from my husband.

I wonder what the gifts will be ...  baskets, furniture, jewelry, mirrors, perfume, vases filled with greenery.... I can't wait.

Here comes the bride

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