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002 - Scene 2 - before the gates of the Acropolis

002 - Scene 2 - before the gates of the Acropolis

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 In a bold stand against the endless wars ravaging Greece, Lysistrata has had enough. Determined to bring peace, she rallies women from across the Greek cities to vow an oath of abstinence from their husbands and lovers. Her belief? That men, driven by desire, will do anything to regain their lost intimacy, even put aside their pride to negotiate peace. As the Athenian women take refuge in the sacred Acropolis, the men gather outside, embroiled in heated debates about their next move. This iconic play by Aristophanes, first performed in 411 BCE, offers a captivating glimpse into the dynamics between the sexes in Ancient Greece, marking a significant moment in the history of gender conflicts. The translator of this version remains a mystery, with whispers suggesting it could have been Oscar Wilde. (Summary by Availlle).
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