An ancient Greek or Roman belt or girdle, sometimes used for binding or as an ornament.
From Latin cestus/cestum, ultimately from Greek zōstēs meaning a girdle or zone. The word appears in classical texts describing warrior and athletic gear.
Ancient Greek athletes like wrestlers wore cestons to keep their loins covered—but there's a famous myth that Aphrodite's magical ceston could make anyone fall in love with the wearer, turning a simple belt into the ancient world's most powerful love potion!
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