In this one startling sentence is the Greek view of woman in the classic age. And in all times for those who can afford it...
Demosthenes (384 – 12 October 322 BC) Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide an insight into the politics and culture of ancient Greece during the 4th century BC.
Demosthenes said it all.
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"I just want to eat pussy and fondle tities." -- Prufrock, J.A., c. 2019 AD
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What's the difference between courtesan and concubine?
^ A courtesan is generally a free woman, a concubine is generally considered to be a slave.
Same as the difference between a prostitute and a geisha.
So, does that quote imply that courtesan > concubine > wife?
Plato did not keep courtesans, but Aristotle did.
Hetaira, the highest grade and most prized, and the best for public appearances. Highly intelligent and able to converse about anything. en.wikipedia.org
In that time, the best were coming from Miletus. Not really being Greeks, they would not be desired for marriage to Greeks. en.wikipedia.org
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^^^^Fuck Plato! And screw Aristotle!
^^^^^^^^^^ Missed your time JAprufrock. In Ancient Greece male homosexuality was the norm.
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