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ΧΙΤΩΝ [chiton] = coat, tunic, mantle.
There is another word, sounding like "mantle", ΜΑΝΤΗΛΙ standing for: scarf -or- handkerchief.
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What is Chiton?
A chiton is a type of clothing the Greeks wore
Who wears the Chiton?
The Chiton was worn by the ancient Greeks.
What does chiton mean?
From the Greek word khitōn that means coat of mail, the ancient Greeks and Romans wore a form of chiton made with loose wool. They were tunics that were long for women and knee length for men.
What did the Ancient Greeks where in the theatre?
They attended the theatre in their normal clothes of chiton and sandals. The chiton was linen - a long, wide rectangle sewn up at the sides and shoulders and girded at the waist, sometimes with sleeves.
What is the name of loosely draped tunic worn by the Greeks?
it was called a tunic or sometimes called a chiton. but you may be thinking of it being known as a toga.
Did the Greeks only wear togas for the Olympics?
No, the Greeks did not only wear togas for the Olympics. Togas were a common garment worn by the ancient Romans, while the ancient Greeks commonly wore a chiton, a loose-fitting tunic made of wool or linen.
When was Gumboot chiton created?
Gumboot chiton was created in 1847.
When was Chiton magnificus created?
Chiton magnificus was created in 1844.
When was Chiton tuberculatus created?
Chiton tuberculatus was created in 1758.
What is difference between Ionian chiton and Dorian chiton?
no difference both a dress
What group is a chiton in?
Chiton's are marine molluscs in the Polyplacophora class. They used to be known as Amphineura.
How big is a chiton?
The Giant Pacific Chiton is easily the largest chiton in the world; up to 13" long, 5" wide but there are other species that are 2 inches in length
