festival annually in Athens and all lonian towns except Ephesus and Colophon for the Phratria (brotherhood, male members assumed to be descended from the same male ancestor). Young boys before taking part in the “koureion” ceremony by cutting their hair where considered as ephebe, old enough to start their military education. Also also the young children (only boys) were introduced into one group at the age of 3 years. (one of the three main events : birth, koureion and marriage) this was done. (Name of the 3 days: of the festival: Dorpeia, Anarrhysis, Kureotis)