Generally, Roman tradition sees continuity, Greek historians pressure initiation. I hope, helpful. shows something fresh in the ancient world. The word refers to total nudity. In Classical times, a man was In a military context gymnos meant "unarmed" (II. 16.815, etc.), not covered by armour, exposed (Thuc. 3.23, 5.10.71; Xen. Hell. 4.4.12); and "light-armed,"