Plural of epimanikion; ornamental bracelets or wrist bands worn in ancient Greek religious contexts.
From Greek 'epi-' (upon) + 'manikia' (bracelets, from 'manos,' hand), referring to items worn on the wrists.
Ancient Greek priests wore these special wrist ornaments during rituals—they're ceremonial jewelry that literally marked someone as 'set apart' for religious duties, visible to everyone who saw them.
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