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Ancient Greek funerary practices are attested widely in literature, the archaeological record, and in ancient Greek art. Finds associated with burials are an important source for ancient Greek culture, though Greek funerals are not as well documented as those of the ancient Romans. [1]
The first stage of a Greek funeral was the prothesis—the laying out of the body—which took place in the home, where family members carefully washed and anointed the deceased with oils. The body was then dressed in clean clothes, often white to signify purity, and placed on a bier.
Each funerary monument had an inscribed base with an epitaph, often in verse that memorialized the dead. A relief depicting a generalized image of the deceased sometimes evoked aspects of the person’s life, with the addition of a servant, possessions, dog, etc.
Care of Deceased After Death in Ancient Greece. funeral of Patroklos, from the Iliad. Lets image what happens after the last breaths of a well-to-do Athenian surrounded by his family — A family member steps up to the bed, uncovers the face of the dead man, and softly closes his eyes and mouth.
11 Δεκ 2023 · Ancient Greek funerary practices are evidenced in much of Greek literature, in the archaeological record, and in ancient Greek art, including sculpture and pottery. The ornate tombstones of Athens’ Kerameikos cemetery.
12 Ιαν 2023 · The ancient burial practices of the Greeks had distinct stages: the prothesis, the ekphora, and the deposition. At each stage, specific actions had to take place for the benefit of both the deceased, and, to a lesser extent, the remaining family members.
13 Αυγ 2015 · Greek burial rituals were usually performed by the women of the family and involved a prothesis (laying out of the body) and the ekphora (funeral procession). The most common forms of Greek funerary art are relief sculpture, statues, and tall stelai crowned by capitals, and finials.
