Conversations: Flashing Her Way to Freedom, Phryne & Hetarae w/ Dr. Melissa Funke
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean
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The Enigmatic Women of Ancient Athens
This chapter explores the stories and limited knowledge about prominent women in ancient Athens, such as Phryne and Frini. It delves into their trials, associations with philosophers and hetarae, and the power dynamics and vulnerabilities they experienced in Athenian society. The hosts emphasize the importance of revealing the non-glamorous realities behind these stories.
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