A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses and whose curvaceous physique was

and whose curvaceous physique was legendary

Richard Vadaszy

not because it pumped blood around the body - it is unclear that they understood this function - but because they believed it was the seat of intelligence

Presented on a custom mount

A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses and whose curvaceous physique wasWhen viewing ancient athletic scenes, a basic "kit" was almost always included: a sponge, an aryballos, and a strigil. The strigil was a small, curved metal tool used extensively by the Greeks and Romans and considered essential for skin care. After covering the body with olive oil, it was used to scrape dirt and sweat from their bodies as part of the process of massage, cold or hot baths, exercise, or competitive games. The curved handle allowed the