Kolpos excess fabric was pulled up over it. The fabric fell over the girdle so as to hide it, and was often pulled longer in back than in front. This fold was the kolpos. A second (visible) zone could be tied over the kolpos to redefine the waist, high or low. This might be hidden again by the apoptygma, the loose, folded down top of the peplos. Kolpos The kolpos (Greek: κόλποις κόλπον κόλπῳ, a gulf, bay or creek) is the "blousing" of a peplos, chiton or tunic in Ancient Greek clothing, whereby excess length of the material hangs folded over
Pope (word) Orthodox countries the term "pope" (поп, піп; "pop") means "priest"; these include Russian, Ukrainian, Serbian, and Bulgarian. The Romanian "popă" has the same meaning. When context is clear, "pope" may also be used in English to mean "Eastern Orthodox priest". Pope (word) Pope is a title traditionally accorded to the Bishop of Rome, the Coptic and Greek Orthodox Bishop of Alexandria, and some autocratic leaders of other ecclesial communities. Popes may also claim the title Patriarch. Both terms come from a word for father. The word "pope" is derived ultimately from the Greek πάππας ("páppas") originally an affectionate term meaning