SOLON AND THE LAWS ON PROSTITUTION AND THE INSTITUTION OF BROTHELS IN ATHENS

Authors

  • Delfim Leão

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-7260_59_2

Keywords:

Solon, adultery, moicheia, prostitution, brothels

Abstract

This article analyses some Solonian rules respecting the status of women, particularly the laws on adultery (moicheia), on forced prostitution of free women and on voluntary prostitution. It also discusses the (false) tradition according to which Solon took the initiative of establishing official brothels in Athens.

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Published

2014-12-29

How to Cite

Leão, D. (2014). SOLON AND THE LAWS ON PROSTITUTION AND THE INSTITUTION OF BROTHELS IN ATHENS. Boletim De Estudos Clássicos, (59), 15-21. https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-7260_59_2

Issue

No. 59 (2014): Boletim de Estudos Clássicos N59

Section

Greek

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