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A nude youth standing with arms to the sides and one foot slightly advanced, the type probably originated under Egyptian influence, but then developed along entirely Greek lines. Found in sanctuaries as well as cemeteries across the ancient Greek world, <em>kouroi</em> may represent gods\u2014especially Apollo\u2014as well as mortals. 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