071 Love, Sex, and Prostitution
The History of Ancient Greece
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Athenians Prostituted Their Own Body for the Pleasure of Others
Athenians over the age of 18 who prostituted themselves were barred from holding any executive or religious office. A financial motive for sexual relations thus was viewed as threatening a man's status is free. On the next episode, we'll look at how Aphrodite, the goddess of seduction, had control over marriage and childbirth.
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