What does "thigh-shower" mean?

In ancient Greece, a woman wearing a peplos with a split up the side, thus revealing the upper leg.

Thigh-shower

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In ancient Greece, a woman wearing a peplos with a split up the side, thus revealing the upper leg.
"In ancient Sparta girls wore a tunic ending above the knees and slit high at the side, for this reason these girls were known as thigh-showers."

"In ancient Sparta girls wore a tunic ending above the knees and slit high at the side, for this reason these girls were known as thigh-showers."

Calque of Ancient Greek φαινομηρίδες (phainomērídes).

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