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Conversations: The Politics of Mythology, Foreigners & Party Girls of Classical Athens w/ Dr Rebecca Futo Kennedy

Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

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Restrictions and Prejudice Against Immigrant Women in Ancient Athens

The speaker discusses the double descent requirement for Athenian citizenship, the increase in anti-immigrant sentiment, and the prejudice faced by poor immigrant women in ancient Athens. They also highlight the special tax category for independent women immigrants and the underestimation of the number of women immigrants in the city.

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