Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 12: The celebration and blessing of the marriage festival

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The entire square suddenly became silent inside and outside, and the priestess seemed to be unaware of the scene outside, and she walked slowly to the platform without squinting and lit the brazier in front of her with a torch. The blazing flame represented The blessing of the gods.

Then, she faced the square and opened her lips lightly. The soft and penetrating voice was hard to imagine coming from her seemingly delicate body, and the people couldn't help but indulge in it.

Led by her, the priests chanted Hera hymns together. The singing is full of care for children, care for women, admonitions for marriage, protection for the family... Therefore, the singing is neither high-pitched nor sad, but like the elderly, coming slowly and unhurriedly. ...

At the end of the carol, the square is still quiet inside and outside, and people seem to be immersed in the teachings of the carol.

At this moment, the flames in the brazier "suddenly" became obvious.

"Hera has appeared! She is paying attention to us!" The people suddenly clamored, and they thought this was a good sign.

The priest Aegnes smiled slightly, and this smile suddenly poured into the hearts of the people like sunshine: "Hera God bless you!"

As soon as her voice fell, the people finally cheered, and the melodious music also sounded at this time.

A couple was put in by the patrol and entered the square one after another. The whole square quickly became crowded.

They started dancing awkwardly to the music. The Greeks are a people who are good at sports but not good at dancing. It is just that Davos made a simple adaptation of ballroom dancing from previous lives and let specially trained couples perform at last year's marriage festival celebration, which immediately attracted the praise of the public. , And rush to learn.

And this time, everyone suffocated their energy and entered the venue bravely to show off their family style. The couple kept pace in a narrow space, stepping on simple steps, looking at each other, turning in circles, and changing gestures...Although the movements were simple and repetitive, the people danced more and more happily, and even started singing and dancing outside the square.

During the dance, the wife feels that the husband is more attractive, and the husband feels that the wife is more beautiful, and everyone is intoxicated. This is exactly what Davers designed this part of: the family is the cornerstone of the city, and the home is the cornerstone of the city. .

Even the priestess on the platform couldn't stand the slight movement of her body, and hummed to the music in a low voice.

At this time, a lively priestess asked Aegnes with the courage: "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 Agnese's ruddy mouth a smile. She is a more traditional Greek woman. At the beginning, the Lijim rejected Dionysius’ proposal, and no one dared to marry. She did not complain, and silently entered the Temple of Artemis as a priest. After several years, she thought It will go on in such a dull life, and be alone until old. Who knows, Artenis pityed this beautiful girl. Siracusa's strength threatened Lijim's survival, and Agnes, shouldering the hope of the whole city, was sent to the unfamiliar Turey in a daze. She originally thought that the rumored famous general and the wise consul of Dionia would be a tyrannical person, but Daves surprised her with the gentleness and consideration that transcended this era.

But at this moment, she sullen her face and scolded: "Now is the celebration, Hera is here, we must be fully committed!"

The priestesses all know that although Aegness is the chief priest of the Temple of Hera, she has a gentle personality and is kind and friendly to her subordinates. She will not be really angry, but they still obediently stop talking and stand up again. .

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Effiart in the temple of the rainbow goddess Iris is now intertwined with excitement and tension. The time is like years. He looked around and found that most men and women are like this. Only a young man attracted his attention. It's just that he sat on the ground upright, his eyes closed, as if he was asleep.

Effiart looked curiously and found that he didn't know this person. He didn't know that the identity of this man was extraordinary. The former prince of Sparta, Leotizides, was his name. After living in Turri for a few years, Leotizides is now a Dionian citizen, a squad leader of the First Army, and at the urging of his old servant, he also found a partner. But the Spartans’ aesthetics are different from those of ordinary Greeks. They like women with strong bodies, distinctive personalities, and even tough women, just like his mother, who personally gave them away when Leotizides went on the battlefield for the first time. Give him a newly made copper shield, and tell him,'Either hold it in battle, or be carried back by it. So, Leotizides got engaged to a strong Bruti girl in Bisignia.

"Everyone, please arrange them in order as soon as possible. The blessing ceremony will begin soon! As soon as the music sounds, you will follow me slowly into the square one by one, understand?!" The priest in charge reminded again These newlyweds.

Effiart's spirits lifted up: It's finally about to start!

A piece of soothing, soft and solemn music was introduced into the temple. The priestess holding a flower basket took the lead out of the temple. Aifiart’s fiancee took him by the arm and followed along...

The moment they walked into the square, the two were stunned: This is already a sea of ​​flowers! Colorful petals sprinkled from the hands of the people on the sidelines, from the hands of the cutely dressed children shuttled in the square... One after another, they fell and turned into a carpet of flowers, allowing them to step forward...

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

In this lively scene that has attracted the attention of millions of people, every couple is excited, as if they have become the happiest couple in the world.

When the music ended, they were already standing under the steps in front of the Temple of Hera.

After Aegness waited for the noise off the court to calm down, she said aloud: "Young men and women, Cupid shot you each other with the arrow of love. Under the guidance of Aphrodite, you fell. In love, under the attention of Hera, came here.

Hera asked me to ask the men on the court, would you like to be the husband of this beautiful woman next to you? Willing to respect her until she grows old, for the new home that is about to be built, do not have to work, do not violate the law, do your best to become an excellent citizen of the city-state, and build and guard your home? ! "

"Yes!" Every man answered loudly without hesitation, because the priest's question was their goal.

"Women on the court, Hera asked me to ask you, would you like to be the wife of the strong man next to you? Willing to love him, respect him, take care of him until he grows old, and do housework for him , Manage slaves, raise children, and make them grow up to be good citizens of the city-state?!"

The delicate women answered very firmly at this moment; "Yes!"

Agnes looked off the court: "Is anyone opposed to any couple on the court becoming a husband and wife? If so, please speak out now!"

No one disputed.

Agnes sighed slightly, opened her arms, and declared loudly: "Now I announce that you will become husband and wife under Hera's witness. I hope you will love each other forever! If anyone destroys yours Marriage and family, then no matter who it is, he will endure the anger of Hera and the justice of the Dionian League! Now, every husband on the court can kiss your beautiful wife."

As soon as Agnes's voice fell, the brazier next to her blazed again, flashing little sparks.

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

At this time, music played. Compared with the solemn and sacred melody when entering the venue, this piece of music is beautiful, warm, sweet and full of happiness.

Effiart's wife blushed and closed her eyes. When the lips and the lips were together, there was only one thought in my mind: Effiart insisted that it was correct to come to the Turiyi Marriage Festival. There will be no regrets in this life! ...

Leotizides’s wife opened her eyes and saw the tears faintly shining in her husband's eyes when kissed, she couldn't help being a little surprised: a husband who has always been a tough personality would actually cry? !

She didn't know that Leotizides was in the blessings of thousands of people, but what she thought was her mother who was humiliated and committed suicide. At this important moment, he still lacks the blessings of his loved ones! ...

At this time, it is already afternoon. The people who came to the temple early in the morning and the newlyweds on the square were tired and hungry, but none of them turned home. Instead, everyone was eager to try, because the last celebration of the marriage festival was about to begin.

As soon as Agnes uttered the word "splashing water," all the people immediately picked up the earthen jars filled with clear water and poured them on the nearby people. But the children who were in charge of spreading flowers got into the arena at this moment and sprinkled water on the couple, causing the bride to scream and the groom to stand up for protection. Among the frolicking children are Cynthia, her younger brother Adoris, and school classmates...

For a time, there was a boil on and off the court, and water splashed everywhere.

The people who had finished splashing the water rushed to the Krati River next to the temple, scooped the water and continued to fight again, which is one of the reasons why the Temple of Hera was built by the river.

The water drenched the Heaton who was wearing them, and the men directly took off their upper body clothes and tied them only around their waists, revealing their strong bodies. The Greeks admire physical beauty, and the Dionians are no exception. Moreover, the population of this newly established city-state alliance is mainly composed of immigrants, and most immigrants are young and accept far less Generally, the Greek city-states have much more military training. They are stronger, more agile, and more willing to show the results of these trainings.

While the women's coats are all wet and the curves are full, they don't care too much, because everyone is like this.