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What are the hellenistic death rituals

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The ancient Hellenes believed that the moment a person died, their spirit left the body in a breath of wind.The deceased was stripped, washed, anointed with oil, and then dressed in his or her finest clothes to be buried.

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Answer: The ancient Hellenes believed that the moment a person died, their psyche--spirit--left the body in a puff or like a breath of wind. The deceased was stripped, washed, anointed with oil, and then dressed in his or her finest clothes. They also received jewelry and other

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