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Canopic Jars : containers used to store organs during the mummification process and to store foods to be buried with the body

Chiton : A gender-neutral full-body garment fastened at the shoulders

Gamos: The day of the wedding ceremony where vows are exchanged

Himation : An outer garment worn over a chiton or a peplos that covers the left shoulder and ducks under the right shoulder

Nemes : An Egyptian head covering worn by men to protect one’s head and neck from the sun

Kilt : Also called a schenti, it is an Egyptian skirt-like loincloth worn by men

Kopis : A forward-curving knife used for slicing through meat intended for ritualistic sacrifice

Kylix : A Greek cup made of pottery and shaped like a bowl

Panageis : Priestesses who live apart from men

Peplos : A full-body draping garment worn by women

Perizoma: A type of loincloth worn by both men and women

Proualia: The time of preparation before a wedding, usually the day before, where the bride honors the customary rites

Stróphion : A cloth worn by women around their chest like a brazier

Terni Lapilli: Translated as "Three Little Stones," it is a precursor to Tic-Tac-Toe

Wanax : A Mycenaean tribal chief