The Greeks Spotlight on Ancient Greeks The Mycenaeans and Homer Greek Settlements The Land of Greece The City-State, Athens Democracy The City at War Naval Warfare Religion and the Gods Temples The Olympic Games The Family Home Greek Women Education Symposium Theaters and Actors Craftsmen Illness and Death Learning and Inventions	Ritual Bath Before her wedding the bride had a bath in water drawn from a holy spring. It marked the beginning of her new life.   Previous: Back Book: The Greeks Section: Spotlight on Ancient Greeks Chapter: Greek Women