Polygamy in Greek Views of Persians

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  • Dominique Lenfant University of Strasbourg

Abstract

Polygamy, rather than being invoked by Greek authors as a disparaging stereotype of Persians universally, was ascribed by Greeks only to certain kings, with most Persians portrayed as monogamous.

Author Biography

Dominique Lenfant, University of Strasbourg

Professor of Greek History (Faculty of Historical Sciences)

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2019-02-26

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