The Acropolis Programme
Jun 11, 2013 - 51:15
Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsEducation
Aristophanes’ Lysistrata
Staged not long after the disastrous defeat of the Athenians at Syracuse during the Peloponnesian War, the seriousness of Aristophanes’ Lysistrata would not have been lost on its audience, despite it being a comedy laden...
About This Episode
Aristophanes’ Lysistrata is an episode from Ancient Greece: Myth, Art, War by La Trobe University. Staged not long after the disastrous defeat of the Athenians at Syracuse during the Peloponnesian War, the seriousness of Aristophanes’ Lysis...
Podcast
This episode belongs to Ancient Greece: Myth, Art, War.
Listen Online
Use the player on this page to stream the episode online.
Episode Details
Published May 16, 2013, 47:35 long, audio available.
Related Episodes
Continue listening to more episodes from Ancient Greece: Myth, Art, War.
The Acropolis Programme (handout)
Jun 11, 2013
Art, Myth and Marathon
May 31, 2013 - 48:12
Art, Myth and Marathon (handout)
May 31, 2013
Myth, Art, War and Greek Sanctuaries
May 31, 2013 - 48:27
Myth, Art, War and Greek Sanctuaries (handout)
May 31, 2013
The Trojan War in Greek Art
May 31, 2013 - 53:05
The Trojan War in Greek Art (handout)
May 31, 2013
Questions About This Episode
What is Aristophanes’ Lysistrata about?
Staged not long after the disastrous defeat of the Athenians at Syracuse during the Peloponnesian War, the seriousness of Aristophanes’ Lysistrata would not have been lost on its audience, despite it being a comedy laden with sexual humour. In this lecture Dr Heather Sebo looks at the very real messages about the futility of war, the parlous state of Athens and the position of women in Athenian society in Aristophanes’ comedy of a sex strike orchestrated by women to bring their men to their knees… Copyright 2013 Gillian Shepherd / La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
Where can I listen to Aristophanes’ Lysistrata?
You can listen to Aristophanes’ Lysistrata online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.
Which podcast is Aristophanes’ Lysistrata from?
Aristophanes’ Lysistrata is an episode from Ancient Greece: Myth, Art, War by La Trobe University.
How long is this episode?
This episode is 47:35 long.
When was this episode published?
This episode was published on May 16, 2013.
Can I save Aristophanes’ Lysistrata for later?
Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.
Are there related episodes from Ancient Greece: Myth, Art, War?
Yes. This page shows related episodes from Ancient Greece: Myth, Art, War when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.
Quick Answers About This Episode
Where can I listen to Aristophanes’ Lysistrata?
You can listen to Aristophanes’ Lysistrata on this page when the episode audio is available from the podcast feed.
Which podcast is this episode from?
Aristophanes’ Lysistrata is from Ancient Greece: Myth, Art, War by La Trobe University.
What are the episode details?
Published May 16, 2013 and 47:35 long