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• What were the laws regarding prostitution in Athens?

  • Prostitution was legal in Athens
  • Both male and female prostitutes existed
  • Brothel-owners were taxed by the state
  • No stigma attached to visiting prostitutes
• How did Athenian laws treat sex with registered prostitutes?

  It was not considered adulterous
• What freedoms did prostitutes have compared to kyria?

  They could run businesses and own property
• Who was Rhodonis?

  A wealthy and popular prostitute
• What does the term 'porne' refer to?

  A general term for all prostitutes
• What was the connotation of the word 'porne'?

  It had a negative connotation
• What was the typical living condition of brothels in Athens?

  They were often in slum areas
• How did Athenian men view pornai according to the comedy fragment?

  They saw them as money-focused and deceptive
• What are the similarities and differences between kyria, porne, and hetaira?

  Similarities:

  • All are women in Athenian society
  • Each has distinct roles and expectations

  
  

  Differences:

  • Kyriai are controlled by kyrios
  • Pornai are often slaves with limited freedoms
  • Hetairai are usually free and educated
• What distinguishes a hetaira from a porne?

  Hetairai were usually free women
• What talents could a hetaira offer to clients?

  Singing, dancing, and intellectual conversation
• In what context were hetairai often mentioned?

  During symposia
• How were hetairai depicted in Athenian art?

  Indoors with male clients, often entertaining
• What clothing differences exist between hetairai and respectable Athenian women?

  Hetairai wore form-fitting, suggestive clothing
• What activities might a hetaira engage in to maintain her skills?

  • Attend lectures by philosophers
  • Practice discussions with men
  • Train in performing arts
• What can be inferred about the status of hetairai in Athenian society?

  They moved in elite circles and chose clients
• What is the significance of the andron in relation to hetairai?

  It is where they entertained male clients
• What might a hetaira do at a symposium?

  Entertain guests with singing and conversation
• What can we infer about the life of a porne from the provided fragment?

  • Focused on earning money for masters
  • Likely faced severe punishment for failure
  • Emphasized physical appearance to attract clients
• What is the primary focus of the study material?

  Prostitution in ancient Greece
• What role did makeup and clothing play for pornai?

  To enhance their beauty for clients
• How might a successful prostitute differ from a traditional kyria?

  She could own property and run a business
• What activities are suggested for further understanding of the material?

  1. Complete a similarities and differences table
  2. Write short paragraphs on specific questions
• Who are the two Greek examples discussed in the study material?

  Neaira and Aspasia
• What is the learning objective of the study material?

  To understand laws and customs of prostitution
• What are the key differences between Neaira and kyria?

  • Neaira was a slave hetaira
  • Kyria were respected wives
  • Neaira had limited choices
  • Kyria had more societal power
• Where was Neaira born?

  Corinth
• Who was Nicarete in Neaira's life?

  A female brothel-keeper
• What role did Neaira play at symposia?

  She was a slave hetaira
• How did Neaira's status change after being sold to Phrynion?

  She became an exclusive prostitute
• What did Neaira plan to do when sold to Phrynion?

  She planned to escape
• What did Neaira take when she escaped from Phrynion?

  Clothing, jewelry, and maid-servants
• Who did Neaira meet after escaping to Megara?

  Stephanus
• What did Stephanus promise Neaira?

  To protect her from Phrynion
• How did Neaira's life change after moving to Athens with Stephanus?

  She was rented out as a prostitute
• What illegal act was revealed during Neaira's trial?

  Her daughter was illegally married
• How was Neaira portrayed in court?

  As a villain
• Who complimented Aspasia's ability to please important men?

  Plutarch
• What comparison does Plutarch make regarding Aspasia?

  He compares her to Thargelia
• Who respected Aspasia's political wisdom?

  Socrates and his acquaintances