👉 Pileum, also known as pileu or piliu, is a term in Greek mythology used to describe a type of human body part. It refers to the middle or lower half of an adult human being, especially during pregnancy and after childbirth. In Greek mythology, the term "pileu" was often associated with fertility and birth. During childbirth, the mother's womb could become swollen as she gave birth, which is why it is sometimes referred to as a pileu. The term
