Aspasia Flashcards
1
Q
What was her job?
A
A brothel keeper and hetaira
2
Q
Where was she from?
A
The green city of Miletus but moved to Athens as a metic
3
Q
Who did she move in with after fame
A
Pericles, an important politician
4
Q
How long did aspasia and Pericles live together?
A
15 years
5
Q
Why was she liked?
A
Because of her artistic skills and knowledge in politics
6
Q
What was aspasia believed to have an influence over
A
Pericles’ choices in politics
7
Q
Who implied that aspasia is the reason for Pericles success
A
Plutarch
