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Lysistrata

Book • 1933
Aristophanes' Lysistrata is a classic example of ancient Greek comedy, known for its satirical portrayal of the Peloponnesian War and its exploration of gender roles.

The play centers on Lysistrata, a woman who rallies other Athenian women to withhold sexual relations from their husbands as a means of ending the war.

Lysistrata's wit, her determination, and her unconventional approach to conflict resolution make her a memorable and powerful character.

The play's humor is often bawdy and irreverent, reflecting the social and political climate of ancient Athens.

Lysistrata's enduring popularity stems from its clever satire, its memorable characters, and its exploration of timeless themes of war, peace, and gender dynamics.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

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Tom Holland
when discussing a play that describes Helen's beauty and its effect on Menelaus.
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Lodewijk van Oord
als een voorbeeld van humor in protest.
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Melvyn Bragg
as the author of the play Lysistrata.
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Mentioned by Barry Strauss as an example of comedies written about the war and Athenian politics.
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Luca Johnson
as the topic of the episode, describing it as possibly the most famous comedy in ancient Greece.
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Natalie Haynes
as an example of Aristophanes' work where women go on a sex strike to stop the war.
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Erik Rostad
as one of the first four comedies by Aristophanes that he read.
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Steve Zahn
when saying that he played an old guy in a greek chorus.
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