Ctistae
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ctistae-195-791632
title:
Ctistae
text:
The Ctistae or Ktistai were a group/class among the Mysians. The Mysians avoided consuming any living thing, and therefore lived on such foodstuffs as milk and honey. For this reason, they were referred to as "god-fearing" and "capnobatae" (kapnobatai) or "smoke-treading". The Ctistae were a class of Mysians who not only observed these dietary restrictions, but abstained from cohabitating with women. They led celibate lives, never marrying. They were held in a place of honor by the Thracians, wi
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description:
Celibate Mysian group known to Strabo
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ctistae
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2024-02-06T20:26:00Z
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