Myrmidin
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Translator:
Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
Description:
Myrmidin, a women's metallic gold-plated breast ornament. It consists of thin chains decorated with small round elements (coins). The two horizontal chains have hooks at their ends for attachment to the shirt, so that the chest is covered with chains. The central horizontal pin consists of filigree beads (toutounia).
Bibliography:
Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou, E. and Hadjittofi, P. (forthcoming, 2025): The Yeroskipou Folk Art Museum Dress Collection, Nicosia: Department of Antiquities, Cyprus.