I actually named my cat after her, 8-9 years ago now! She’s such an incredible figure. I thought I had read somewhere that Socrates considered her one of his teachers, that he learned a lot from her - do you know if you read anything like that? Thanks for covering her so well, I watched this video with my friend to show Aspasia’s history ❤
I remember reading Life of Pericles a few years ago and when I got to those bits my jaw just dropped like omg My respect for Aspasia 📈📈📈📈 My respect for Pericles 📈📈📈
I had only heard of Aspasia from Nicolas-André Monsiau's painting - The Debate of Socrates and Aspasia - where she teaches Socrates the art of debate. I don't know how accurate that is, but I now have a much better appreciation of who Aspasia was. Thanks to your enthusiastic presentation.
It is sad that even greeks learn so little about Aspasia. We learn for a quite extended time Pericles' achievements, but very few about Aspasia. She is referred mostly as "behind a great man, there is always a great woman". I am very fascinated by historical women like her. Aspasia, Anne Boleyn, Anne Boney etc. (Low key love to use those names in ttrpgs)
Have you read the book Socrates in Love? I read that book earlier in the year and the author theorizes that Aspasia's refusal of him for Pericles turned Socrates into the philosopher we know about. He also mentions that referring to Aspasia as courtesan was a slur against her to get at Pericles. It might be a book you want to check out. I'd be curious to know what you think of it.
Thank you for this video! I’m studying for my final oral exam in communication theory. My first semester as a graduate student ❤️ you remind me of Hermione Granger from Harry Potter🥹❤️
Aspasia, what a great woman, Pericles was so lucky! Another strong woman with the same bad reputation was empress Theodora wife of Byzantine Emperor Justinian. She helped him a lot especially when nika riots started. Btw, it was forbidden to marry her but he found a way xD I love your videos and as a Greek, im proud that well educated people like you have such a passion for our ancient history. Keep up the good work Erica!
Oh my gosh thank you!!! It means the world knowing an actual Greek person likes my content 🥺 Thank you so so much for taking time to leave this comment - it made my morning!! ❤️
Miletus was part of the Persian empire at that time. Zorastorianism was the main religion and philosophy of the Persian empire, which valued women and women were equal to men. These ideas originally came from the Scythians, a matriarchial society.
"Despite not being born a Greek (Aspasia was from Miletus in Asia Minor)" She was born Greek, though. Miletus was one of the colonies Greeks had in Anatolia/Asia Minor. Her father was Axiochus. Very good video, nonetheless.
It's not agreed she was a sex worker of any kind or ran a brothel. Stop trying to apply morals and ethics to that which is immoral, unethical, and frankly carnal and unrefined. There is nothing admirable about sex or sex work. It is a very basic function with a very basic purpose so much so that every creature on the planet uses it for reproduction, even those lacking self preservation due to sheer stupidity.
@@jonathanduarte8420 this is so unnecessary it’s comical 😂 If you don’t like the videos, then you absolutely don’t have to watch them. Further, if you have nothing nice to say you absolutely do not have to leave comments just for the sake of it. However, both of those things AND any engagement with the content actually helps me with the algorithm in pushing the video to a wider audience. So thank you for helping (inadvertently) to promote my work across this platform :)
@@MoAnInc Darling, look at your numbers, like, you really not hitting great audiences... I was just pointing how exaggerated and hard to watch your video is. I could not finish the video to the end just because of it, I'm definitely not your audience, never will be. You putting the effort in the wrong direction here... I have something to say, yes, that your video is just terrible. There're bad feedback out your bubble honey and the way you can't handle it is mesmerizing. Have a great day, hopefully my comments can make you more and more famous (LMAO) Trust it, trust it
It's definitely more preferable than a monotone/tedious video in my opinion. Are you bothered that a woman is exited by another great dame? I hope its not that, because that would be very incel-like..
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Came here from an Instagram reel from a professor that talked about how women are erased from history and how Socrates said he was taught by Aspasia
Same lol! Just saw that video you’re referring to
Yes 😂
Same ahahahaa
I can’t believe I studied classics at uni and this is the first time I’m hearing of her
A CRIME! But better late than never 👯♀️
I wish we’d learned more about women in history like this in school
Better late than never 😄
I actually named my cat after her, 8-9 years ago now! She’s such an incredible figure. I thought I had read somewhere that Socrates considered her one of his teachers, that he learned a lot from her - do you know if you read anything like that? Thanks for covering her so well, I watched this video with my friend to show Aspasia’s history ❤
I named my first dog after her in 2002!
I remember reading Life of Pericles a few years ago and when I got to those bits my jaw just dropped like omg
My respect for Aspasia 📈📈📈📈
My respect for Pericles 📈📈📈
HAHAHAHA literally though!!!!
Deep respect for these women in the ancient world, making their own way with their own skills.
Literally though!!! Not relying on anyone else, just being badass women and getting ahead 💯
She’s an important character in the Assassins Creed Oydessy game.
I’m THRILLED she’s even mentioned!!!!
I had only heard of Aspasia from Nicolas-André Monsiau's painting - The Debate of Socrates and Aspasia - where she teaches Socrates the art of debate. I don't know how accurate that is, but I now have a much better appreciation of who Aspasia was. Thanks to your enthusiastic presentation.
It is sad that even greeks learn so little about Aspasia. We learn for a quite extended time Pericles' achievements, but very few about Aspasia. She is referred mostly as "behind a great man, there is always a great woman".
I am very fascinated by historical women like her. Aspasia, Anne Boleyn, Anne Boney etc.
(Low key love to use those names in ttrpgs)
It’s unfortunate we only have minimal sources which discuss Aspasia, too 😔 I wish we knew more about her 😫
I didn't know much at all about Aspasia, so THANKYOU! This video is awesome 😍😍 What an awesome chick ✨
🥺obsessed with you 🥺 thank you, b! ❤️
Love your enthusiasm x
Thank you!! ❤️
Have you read the book Socrates in Love? I read that book earlier in the year and the author theorizes that Aspasia's refusal of him for Pericles turned Socrates into the philosopher we know about. He also mentions that referring to Aspasia as courtesan was a slur against her to get at Pericles. It might be a book you want to check out. I'd be curious to know what you think of it.
I have not read it! It’s on the list, though 🥸
Hetaera is like the ottoman and egyptian harem I believe. where women get evacuated and then get into the top if they had some luck.
Thank you for this video! I’m studying for my final oral exam in communication theory. My first semester as a graduate student ❤️ you remind me of Hermione Granger from Harry Potter🥹❤️
You’re so welcome!
I am here from assassins creed odyseey
First time finding you. I love the math you can pull out of the symbol in the coner of your video
Thanks for watching!
Aspasia, what a great woman, Pericles was so lucky! Another strong woman with the same bad reputation was empress Theodora wife of Byzantine Emperor Justinian. She helped him a lot especially when nika riots started. Btw, it was forbidden to marry her but he found a way xD I love your videos and as a Greek, im proud that well educated people like you have such a passion for our ancient history. Keep up the good work Erica!
Oh my gosh thank you!!! It means the world knowing an actual Greek person likes my content 🥺 Thank you so so much for taking time to leave this comment - it made my morning!! ❤️
Miletus was part of the Persian empire at that time. Zorastorianism was the main religion and philosophy of the Persian empire, which valued women and women were equal to men. These ideas originally came from the Scythians, a matriarchial society.
Idiot no they didn't! And Aspasia was GREEK
"Despite not being born a Greek (Aspasia was from Miletus in Asia Minor)"
She was born Greek, though. Miletus was one of the colonies Greeks had in Anatolia/Asia Minor. Her father was Axiochus.
Very good video, nonetheless.
I love this so much and LOVE that you are advocating for the women then and now!!!! ❤️❤️
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Romance girlies, we are UP
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I might fall in love watchin your videos
You forgot to mention that she was the leader of a cult
Is it agreed that she ran a brothel?
It's not agreed she was a sex worker of any kind or ran a brothel. Stop trying to apply morals and ethics to that which is immoral, unethical, and frankly carnal and unrefined. There is nothing admirable about sex or sex work. It is a very basic function with a very basic purpose so much so that every creature on the planet uses it for reproduction, even those lacking self preservation due to sheer stupidity.
I highly recommend reading when god was a woman
Geez, the head over movements, the eye rolling, it's a pain to watch this. It all exaggerated.
Then you don’t have to watch it
@@MoAnInc Sooo smart. Wow, I never thought of that. You keep goin' girl
@@jonathanduarte8420 this is so unnecessary it’s comical 😂 If you don’t like the videos, then you absolutely don’t have to watch them. Further, if you have nothing nice to say you absolutely do not have to leave comments just for the sake of it. However, both of those things AND any engagement with the content actually helps me with the algorithm in pushing the video to a wider audience. So thank you for helping (inadvertently) to promote my work across this platform :)
@@MoAnInc Darling, look at your numbers, like, you really not hitting great audiences... I was just pointing how exaggerated and hard to watch your video is. I could not finish the video to the end just because of it, I'm definitely not your audience, never will be. You putting the effort in the wrong direction here... I have something to say, yes, that your video is just terrible. There're bad feedback out your bubble honey and the way you can't handle it is mesmerizing. Have a great day, hopefully my comments can make you more and more famous (LMAO) Trust it, trust it
It's definitely more preferable than a monotone/tedious video in my opinion. Are you bothered that a woman is exited by another great dame? I hope its not that, because that would be very incel-like..
You are so beautiful
Can we learn more about Mary Magdalene