What is a Stremma? Understanding Ancient Greek Measurements

Stremma (Greek: στρέμμα, plural: στρέμματα) is a unit of measurement that was used in ancient Greece to measure the volume of liquids. It is equivalent to about 1/3 of a modern-day liter or 0.26 gallons.

The word "stremma" is derived from the Greek verb "strempsein", which means "to pour". The unit was likely based on the amount of liquid that could be poured from a jug or other container.

Stremma was used in everyday life, as well as in trade and commerce, to measure the volume of liquids such as wine, oil, and water. It was also used in ancient Greek medicine to measure doses of medicines and potions.

Today, the term "stremma" is still used in some contexts, such as in reference to ancient Greek measurements or in historical accounts of everyday life in ancient Greece. However, it is no longer a commonly used unit of measurement in modern times.