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The chlamys (Ancient Greek: χλαμύς, chlamýs, genitive: χλαμύδος, chlamydos) was a type of an ancient Greek cloak.[1] It was worn by men for military and hunting purposes during the Classical, Hellenistic and later periods.[2] By the time of the Byzantine Empire it was, although in a much larger form, part of the state costume of the emperor and high officials. It survived as such until at least the 12th century AD.
The ephaptis (Ancient Greek: ἐφαπτίς) was a similar garment, typically worn by infantrymen.[3]
- ^ Ancient Greek Dress Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–2013. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ Alden, Maureen (January 2003). "Ancient Greek Dress". Costume. 37 (1): 1–16.
- ^ "DAGR - Article EPHAPTIS".