Rules of the Game: Sex Workers of Ancient Greece
This is the beginning of a journey into the world of sex workers in Ancient Greece.
Ancient History Fangirl · Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy
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Show Notes
The conventional wisdom is that sex workers in ancient Greece were divided into two main categories: pornai who were enslaved in brothels, and hetaerae, who were elite courtesans. That’s actually a drastic oversimplification.
This is the beginning of a journey into the world of sex workers in ancient Greece. Join us as we explore what life was like for sex workers at every level of the profession—including those who didn't fit easily into these categories.
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