The whole square and the outside suddenly became silent, and the priestess, who seemed to be unaware of what was happening outside the field, walked slowly to the platform without squinting, and lit the brazier in front of her with a torch, the blazing flame representing the blessing of the gods.

Then, facing the square, she opened her lips lightly, and her soft and penetrating voice was unimaginable from her seemingly delicate body, so that the people could not help but indulge in it.

With her as the leader, the priests chanted the hymn of Hera. The song is full of love for children, care for women, admonition for marriage, and protection for the family...... Therefore, the singing voice is neither high-pitched nor mournful, but like an elder, it is slow and unhurried......

At the end of the carol, there was still silence inside and outside the square, and people seemed to be still immersed in the teachings of the carol.

At this time, the flame in the brazier suddenly became noticeably stronger.

"Hera has appeared! She's keeping an eye on us! "The crowd was clamoring and they thought it was a good sign.

The priestess Agnes smiled slightly, and this smile suddenly spilled into the hearts of the people like sunshine: "God Hera bless you! ”

As soon as she finished speaking, the crowd finally cheered, and melodious music sounded at this time.

A couple were put in by the patrol and entered the square one after another, and the whole square soon became crowded.

They began to dance awkwardly to the music. The Greeks were a competitive people who were not good at dancing, but Davers made a simple adaptation of a ballroom dance from his previous life, and had specially trained couples perform at last year's Marriage Day celebrations, which immediately attracted the admiration of the people and the rush to learn from it.

And this time, everyone held their breath and bravely entered the venue to show the demeanor of their families. The couple joined the beat in the confined space, stepping on simple steps, looking at each other, turning in circles, and changing gestures...... Although the movements were simple and repetitive, the people became more and more happy, and even outside the square began to sing and dance.

In the dance, the wife feels that her husband is more attractive, and the husband feels that his wife is more beautiful, and everyone is intoxicated, which is exactly what Davers has in mind in this part of the design: the family is the cornerstone of the city-state, and the family is the foundation of the state.

Even the priestess on the platform couldn't resist the slight movement of her delicate body and hummed music in a low voice.

At this time, a lively priestess boldly whispered to Agnes, "Priest, this dance was created by the Archon, and do you dance with the Archon at home on weekdays?" ”

The priestess's words made the corners of Agnes' ruddy mouth curl up with a smile. She was a more traditional Greek woman, when the Ligems rejected Dionysius's marriage proposal, so that no one dared to marry, she did not complain, silently entered the temple of Artemis as a priest, after a few years, I thought that I would live like this, alone until old age. Artenis took pity on this beautiful girl. Syracuse's strength threatens Lijim's survival, and Agnes, with the hope of the city, is sent to the strange city of Turiyi. She had expected that the rumored Archon of Ionia, the wise consul, would be a domineering man, but Davers surprised her with his gentleness and thoughtfulness beyond his time.

But at this moment, she put on a straight face and scolded: "It's a celebration, Hera is above, we must devote ourselves to it!" ”

The priestesses all knew that although Egnes was the chief priest of the Temple of Hera, she had a gentle personality and was kind to her subordinates, and she would not really get angry, but they obediently stopped talking and got back on their feet.

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In the temple of the rainbow goddess Aerys, Ephiarte was now excited and nervous, and he looked around and saw that most men and women were like this, only a young man caught his attention, but he sat upright on the ground, his eyes closed, as if he were asleep.

Efie Alt looked at it curiously, and found that he didn't know this person. He didn't know that this man's identity was extraordinary, and that the former prince of Sparta, Leotizides, was his name. Having lived in Turriy for several years, Leotizides was now a citizen of Dionia, a detachment commander of the First Legion, and at the urging of the old servant, he also found a companion. But the Spartans had a different aesthetic from the average Greek, they liked women who were physically strong, had strong personalities, and could even be said to be strong, like his mother, who, when Leotizides first went into battle, personally gave him a newly made bronze shield and told him, 'Either take it to battle or be carried back by it.' So Leotizides was betrothed to a girl with a stronger personality than the city of Sinia.

"Everyone, please arrange in order as soon as possible, the blessing ceremony is about to begin! As soon as the music plays, you follow me into the square slowly and slowly in pairs, understand?! Again, the priest in charge of the guidance reminded the newlyweds.

Eiffialt is in good spirits: it's finally about to start!

A soothing but solemn piece of music enters the temple, and the priestess with a basket of flowers is the first to walk out of the temple, and Ephiarte's fiancée takes his arm and follows him......

The moment they walked into the square, the two were stunned: this was already a sea of flowers! Colorful petals were scattered from the hands of the people on the sidelines, from the hands of children dressed up cutely and shuttling through the square...... They fell one after another, turning into a carpet of flowers, allowing them to step forward......

Outside the venue, thousands of people waved colorful cloths and cheered for them loudly, and even acquaintances and friends directly shouted their names to offer them blessings.

Under this lively scene, every couple is excited, as if they have become the happiest couple in the world.

By the end of the music, they were already standing under the steps in front of the temple of Hera.

After waiting for the noise outside the arena to calm down, Agnes said: "Young man and woman, Cupid shot you with an arrow of love, and under the guidance of Aphrodite, you fell in love, and came here under Hera's attention.

Hera asked me to ask the men in the arena, would you like to be the husband of this beautiful woman next to you? Are you willing to respect her until she is old, for the new home that is about to be built, do not eat labor, do not break the law, do your best, become a good citizen of the city-state, build and defend your own home?! ”

"Yes!" Each of the men did not hesitate to answer aloud, for the priest's question was exactly what they were striving for.

"Ladies of the field, Hera asked you if you would like to be the wife of the strong man beside you? Will you love him, respect him, take care of him until he is old, and take care of his housework, manage his slaves, raise his children, and make him grow up to be a good citizen of the city-state?! ”

The delicate women replied with great firmness at the moment; "Yes!"

Agnes looked out of the field, "Is there anyone who is against any of the couples on the field now becoming husband and wife?" If so, say it now! ”

There was no objection.

Agnes exhaled softly, opened her arms, and declared in a loud voice: "Now I declare that you have become husband and wife in the witness of Hera, and I hope that you will love each other forever and ever!" If anyone destroys your marriage and family, then whoever it is, he will bear the wrath of Hera and the righteous judgment of the Dionian League! Now every husband on the field can kiss your beautiful wife. ”

As soon as Agnes finished speaking, the brazier beside her burst into flames again, flashing sparks.

"Hera! Hera! The crowd and newcomers exclaimed.

At this time, the music played. Compared with the solemn and sacred melody when entering the venue, this music is beautiful, warm, sweet and full of happiness.

Ephiarte's wife blushed and closed her eyes. When the lips were brought together, there was only one thought in my heart: Ephiarte was right to insist on coming to the Touriyi Marriage Festival, and there were no regrets in this life! ……

And when Leotizides's wife opened her eyes and looked at the tears that glistened faintly in her husband's eyes when she kissed her, she couldn't help but be a little surprised: her husband, who has always had a tough personality, actually shed tears?!

She didn't know that Leotizides, in the midst of the blessings of ten thousand people, was thinking of his mother, who had committed suicide in humiliation, and at this important moment, he still lacked the blessings of his loved ones! ……

By this time, it was already afternoon. The people who had come to the temple early in the morning and the newlyweds in the square were tired and hungry, but none of them turned to go home, but everyone was eager to try it, because the last festivities of the marriage festival were about to begin.

As soon as Agnes spat out the word "splashing water", all the people immediately picked up the crockpot on the ground and filled it with water and threw it at the people nearby. The children, who were in charge of scattering the flowers, now entered the middle and sprinkled water on a couple, causing the bride to scream, and the groom stepped forward to protect him. Among the children who frolicked were Cynthia, her brother Adoris, and their classmates at school......

For a while, there was a boiling inside and outside the venue, and water splashed.

And after splashing the water, the people rushed to the Klatty River next to the temple, scooped up the water and continued to fight again, which is one of the reasons why the temple of Hera was built by the river.

The water drenched Heaton, who was wearing it, and the men directly took off their upper clothes, tying them around their waists only, revealing their muscular bodies. The Greeks admired physical beauty, and the Dioonians were no exception, and the population of this newly established city-state alliance was mainly composed of immigrants, most of whom were still young, and in addition to working and living, they received far more military training than the average Greek city-state, and they were stronger, more agile, and more willing to show the fruits of these trainings.

And the women's coats are all wet, and their curves are all showing, and they don't care too much, because everyone is like this.