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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Foreign Women in Ancient Athens and Kimon's Building Activity
They discuss the perception of foreign women in ancient Athens, focusing on Kimon's sister who had a reputation as a party girl. They mention Kimon's building activity and his sister's marriage to the wealthiest man in Athens. They also talk about the Stoa Poikile and its association with the Athenians capturing Spartans during the Peloponnesian War.
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