The Real Life of a Greek Hetaira: Power and Prejudice

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the life of Neaira, a hetaira in 4th century BCE Athens, through the lens of the famous court case Against Neaira by Apollodoros. They discuss the blurred lines between hetairai, pornai, and pallakai, the legal and social constraints on women in Athens, and how Neaira's trial reveals the double standards of Athenian democracy. From her early life as a slave in Corinth under Nikarete to her partnership with Stephanos and the accusation of falsely claiming citizenship, this episode uncovers a rare female voice from antiquity. The conversation also touches on the role of sycophants, the importance of citizenship in Athens, and the legacy of the case for understanding gender and class in ancient Greece. #Neaira #Hetaira #AncientGreece #Athens #Apollodoros #AgainstNeaira #GreekWomen #Prostitution #Citizenship #4thCenturyBCE #Corinth #Stephanos #GreekLaw #Sycophants #GenderRoles #AthenianDemocracy #History #FexingoHistory #Sparta #AlexanderTheGreat Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo