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To: familyofman
If you think Greeks went around naked all the time, you're sorely mistaken! Olympic vases are not the same as every-day or warrior art. Sports, sure, oftentimes being quite naked would be most advantageous. But who in their right mind would want to be naked going into battle? You need as much protection as is reasonable. Not to mention being beaten all over by the sun is not great, either.
27 posted on 05/12/2004 12:10:30 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common Sense is an Uncommon Virtue)
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To: the OlLine Rebel
"Not to mention being beaten all over by the sun is not great, either."

They probably used a 'sun block' olive oil to keep the UV rays out - wore Raybans too.
29 posted on 05/12/2004 12:13:42 PM PDT by familyofman
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To: the OlLine Rebel
If you think Greeks went around naked all the time, you're sorely mistaken!

TOGA! TOGA!

34 posted on 05/12/2004 12:57:02 PM PDT by Only1choice____Freedom ("Lather, rinse, repeat." - Deadly to many a programmer)
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To: the OlLine Rebel
the Celts did!
38 posted on 05/12/2004 3:02:42 PM PDT by Docbarleypop (Navy Doc)
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