Brief History of the Condition of Women: In Various Ages and Nations, Volume 2C. S. Francis, 1845 - 298 pages |
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... lived . Beside the far- famed Sappho and Aspasia , there was Corinna , the Theban poetess , who is said to have five times car- ried the prize from Pindar ; and there was Arete , daughter of Aristippus , who taught philosophy and the ...
... lived . Beside the far- famed Sappho and Aspasia , there was Corinna , the Theban poetess , who is said to have five times car- ried the prize from Pindar ; and there was Arete , daughter of Aristippus , who taught philosophy and the ...
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... lived as late as the time of Trajan , bears testimony that his wife Timoxena was far above the frivolity and affectation , which characterized many of her sex ; that she cared little for dress or paradé ; and was chiefly desirous to ...
... lived as late as the time of Trajan , bears testimony that his wife Timoxena was far above the frivolity and affectation , which characterized many of her sex ; that she cared little for dress or paradé ; and was chiefly desirous to ...
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... valued at about fifty minæ , or one hundred and sixty pounds , nine shil- lings , and two pence . Until the time of Cecrops , the Grecians lived without the institution of marriage ; but his laws on 8 GRECIAN WOMEN .
... valued at about fifty minæ , or one hundred and sixty pounds , nine shil- lings , and two pence . Until the time of Cecrops , the Grecians lived without the institution of marriage ; but his laws on 8 GRECIAN WOMEN .
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... lived without a wife beyond the limited time was liable to severe penalties . Once every winter , they were compelled to run round the forum without clothing , and sing a certain song , the words of which exposed them to ridicule ; they ...
... lived without a wife beyond the limited time was liable to severe penalties . Once every winter , they were compelled to run round the forum without clothing , and sing a certain song , the words of which exposed them to ridicule ; they ...
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... lived , with their wives and many children . Here dwelt the daughter of Æmilius , who had been twice consul , and had triumphed twice ; not ashamed of her husband's poverty , but admiring that virtue which kept him poor . " Tanaquil ...
... lived , with their wives and many children . Here dwelt the daughter of Æmilius , who had been twice consul , and had triumphed twice ; not ashamed of her husband's poverty , but admiring that virtue which kept him poor . " Tanaquil ...
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