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Episode 36: War and Peace and Sex (Aristophanes' Lysistrata)

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Lissistrada and the Fight for Peace

Lissistrada takes a stand against the magistrate and his officers, rallying women to stop the war and take control of the Acropolis. Amidst arguments and comedic spectacles, Lissistrada confronts deserters, discusses her plan for peace, and encounters Mereini's husband, Kinesius. As tensions rise, Kinesius realizes the truth behind the women's scheme and makes a decision to bring peace delegates to Athens.

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