Young  women, as  well  as  girls  and  boys, whipped   tops  in  ancient Greece,  and  vases  often  depict  the activity: for instance, on a lekythos in the  Metropolitan Museum of  New  York, two  women  are  seen vigorously whipping their tops. 
   (Children's  Games with Things/ I. and  p. Opie, 1997). 
 

From looking at tops one can be  impressed by: 
The way Tops are Launched, the Material they are made off, their Shape and Disguise. 

Tops can be found in most Countries,  there is a word for them in various languages. 

In our world there are useful objects and toys that Look like tops. 

The aim of tops is as a toy  and a Decorative object.

Perpetual Motion,  Paganini