A decorative bracelet or wrist band worn by ancient Greek priests and religious officials during ceremonial functions.
From Greek 'epi-' (upon) + 'manikion' (bracelet), derived from 'manos' (hand); literally 'something placed upon the hand.'
These weren't just pretty—they were uniforms! Wearing an epimanikion immediately told everyone in ancient Greece that you had religious authority, making you instantly recognizable like today's badges and titles.
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