1) Ancient Greek religion 
The Canephoria (Κανηφορία), also known as Proselia (Προσήλια) was an ancient Greek ceremony, which made part of a feast, celebrated by the maids on the eve of their marriage. The Canephoria, as practiced in Athens, consisted of the following: the maid, conducted by her father and mother, went to the Temple of Athena; carrying with...