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Athens

also: Athén, Attica

Athens, the principal city-state of ancient Greece; Madách's comparative survey presents it as the civilization that came closest to recognizing women's full vocation, yet still gave rise to the gynaeceum and the paradox of the hetaerae.

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Mentioned in 3 works (5 mentions)

Studies and Articles Essays · 2 mentions
The Tragedy of Man Drama · 2 mentions
On Women and Their Vocation Essays · 1 mention

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