NODUS
NODUS in a special sense, was applied to the following parts
of dress:--1. The knot used in tying on the scarf [
CHLAMYS] or other article constituting the
AMICTUS This was often effected
by the aid of a brooch [
FIBULA],
a ring, or some jewel (
Verg. A. 1.320,
6.301,
11.776; Claud.
de Rapt. Pros. 2.40); but frequently
in the method shown in the woodcut of Diana, Vol. I. p. 416. 2. The knot of
hair (
κόρυμβος, κρωβύλος), either at the
top or at the back of the head, adopted by both sexes in fastening their
long hair, which was turned upwards or backwards for the purpose (
“crine rursus adducto revocare nodo,” Sen.
Oedip. ii.;
Verg. A. 4.138;
Hor.
Epod. 11.28). Examples may be seen in the woodcuts under
COMA 3. The knot of leather
worn by boys of the poorer classes at Rome instead of the golden
BULLA
[
J.Y]
