a famous mountain beyond Jordan, which Eusebius places between Heshbon and Livia. The mountains Nebo, Pisgah, and Peor, were near one another, and probably formed parts of the same chain or ridge. It is very likely that Peor took its name from some deity of the same name, which was worshipped there; for Peor, Phégor, or Baal-peor, was known in this country.

PEPLUS was a long robe worn by the women in ancient times. It had no sleeves, reached down to the feet, and was so very fine, that the shape of the body might be seen through it. The Athenians used much ceremony in making the peplus, and in dressing with it the statue of Minerva. Homer makes frequent mention of the peplus of that goddess.