In ancient Greece, a person who anointed athletes with oil before competition or bathed them afterward.
From Ancient Greek 'aleiptos' meaning 'anointed,' derived from 'aleiphein' (to anoint with oil), describing a professional attendant in athletic and bathing contexts.
Aleiptes were essential members of Olympic teams—imagine being paid to give athletes massages and oil treatments; it's one of history's most coveted ancient jobs!
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