Proskynesis
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Proskynesis
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Proskynesis, also called proscynesis or proskinesis, was a solemn gesture of respect towards gods and people in many societies. Among the Persians, it referred to a man prostrating himself and kissing the land or the limbs of a respected person. It was also one of the religious rites among both Greeks and Romans. In Byzantine society, it was a common gesture of supplication or reverence. The physical act ranged from full-fledged prostration or alternatively genuflection, a bow, or a simple greet
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Expression of respect
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proskynesis
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2024-04-22T01:18:10Z
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