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“We have courtesans for the sake of pleasure," says Demosthenes, "concubines for

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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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JAprufrock

"I just want to eat pussy and fondle tities." -- Prufrock, J.A., c. 2019 AD

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Icey

"I just wanna fuck a stripper hoes and live my best life" - Icey Loco

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FTS

What's the difference between courtesan and concubine?

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twentyfive

^ A courtesan is generally a free woman, a concubine is generally considered to be a slave.

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skibum609

Same as the difference between a prostitute and a geisha.

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FTS

So, does that quote imply that courtesan > concubine > wife?

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san_jose_guy

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.
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In that time, the best were coming from Miletus. Not really being Greeks, they would not be desired for marriage to Greeks.
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JAprufrock

^^^^Fuck Plato! And screw Aristotle!

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Icey

I like the Socratic method though

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san_jose_guy

^^^^^^^^^^ Missed your time JAprufrock. In Ancient Greece male homosexuality was the norm.

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