Diadumenus

/ˌdaɪəˈduːmənəs/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of diadoumenos; an ancient Greek statue of a young male athlete adjusting a victory ribbon.

Etymology

From Greek diadoumenos, variant form. An alternative Latinate spelling of the same sculptural type.

Kelly Says

Diadumenus and diadoumenos are basically the same thing—ancient Greek artists made tons of copies of this 'hot athlete with a ribbon' statue, and it's probably the most knocked-off sculpture in history!

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