- Aspasia - Wikipedia
Though Aspasia is one of the best-attested women from the Greco-Roman world, and the most important woman in the history of fifth-century Athens, almost nothing is certain about her life Aspasia was portrayed in Old Comedy as a prostitute and madam, and in ancient philosophy as a teacher and rhetorician
- Aspasia | Athenian Philosopher, Politician, Educator | Britannica
Aspasia (flourished 5th century bc) was a mistress of the Athenian statesman Pericles and a vivid figure in Athenian society Although Aspasia came from the Greek Anatolian city of Miletus and was not a citizen of Athens, she lived with Pericles from about 445 until his death in 429
- Aspasia of Miletus - World History Encyclopedia
Aspasia of Miletus (l c 470-410 400 BCE) is best known as the consort of the great Athenian statesman Pericles Her life story has always been given in the
- The dramatic life of Aspasia and her scandalous relationship with . . .
Aspasia of Miletus became one of the most controversial women of classical Athens during the city’s Golden Age, and her life showed the unique position she held as a foreign-born woman who moved among thinkers and political leaders
- Aspasia of Miletus: The Remarkable Woman Behind Athens Golden Age
Aspasia of Miletus, a name that resonates through the annals of history, stands as one of the most fascinating figures of ancient Greece A woman of remarkable intellect, eloquence, and influence, Aspasia carved a niche for herself in a predominantly patriarchal society
- Ancient Greek Courtesan Aspasia as a Feminist Heroine
Born in Eastern Greece in the city of Miletus, as a young woman Aspasia sailed across the Aegean Sea and, rounding Cape Sounion, arrived in Athens There she met Pericles, a general, aristocrat, and political leader
- Aspasia - New World Encyclopedia
Aspasia (c 470 B C E - 400 B C E ) Greek: Ἀσπασία) was a woman rhetorician and philosopher in ancient Greece, famous for her romantic involvement with the Athenian statesman Pericles
- Aspasia of Miletus (c. 464 BCE–c. 420 BCE) - Encyclopedia. com
One of the most famous women of the ancient Greek world, known for her philosophical and rhetorical education, political influence, and charm Pronunciation: As-PAS-ia Flourished around 430 bce; dates of birth and death unknown
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