Adyrmachidae
Lifestyle, clothing and religious customs of the Adyrmachidae from Herodotus' writings. An ancient tribe in North Africa.
Libyan tribe in Africa
The clothing was of Libyan origin and the women wore rings of ore around their legs as well as very long hair. The Adyrmachidae people were known mainly in Greek mythology and, according to Herodotus, the tribe had a chief. This person was a priest and had the task of keeping harmful influences away from the world. The people inhabited the African continent for a long time.
Customs and traditions of the tribe
The Adyrmachidae wore garments that originated from Libya. The people had their own customs, but also adopted the traditions of the Egyptians. The Adyrmachidae tribe extended from Egypt to the waters and the port of Pinnus. The ruler of the tribe had the right to deflower the women of the tribe and claim them for himself.
