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Understanding the Alien World of Ancient Greece: Interview with Professor Greg Anderson
Tides of History
Democracy as a Way of Life
Democracy in ancient Greece, known as polythea, encompasses a way of life beyond political aspects. It is about how the community, viewed as a unified entity, manages itself daily through the interactions of individual households. In this system, women played a crucial role, evidenced by the Athenians referring to them as polythedas or members of the community. This challenges modern scholarship's interpretation of female citizenship in Athens, which tends to focus solely on political participation.
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