• Lecture: "A Truly Ancient Profession: Prostitution in Antiquity." 18+
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    14.10.2024
    When we hear about ancient prostitution, the first thing that comes to mind is the romanticized image of the hetaera, and, of course, Thaïs of Athens. The theme of elite Greek prostitution was appreciated by painters and romantic writers of the past, followed by numerous authors of spectacular historical films and romance novels.
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