They were verandas of buildings. The ones on public buildings were used as meeting places - the Stoic philosophers got their title because they met on the stoas.
Athena was their patron goddess (Athens was named after Athens) so they asked her for prosperity, protection and success.
After the retreat of the Persians, a new stoa was built in Athens. It was the Painted Stoa and was erected at the north end of the Agora. This was to become the most famous of all the stoas.
In Athens women had no rights. In Sparta women had lots of rights
In the agora - the market place; for gossiping, in the perfume shops; for philosophic discussions, in the stoas, the verandas of major buildings; or just sitting down in the shade of olive trees.
Slavery played a huge role in ancient Athens. Slaves did most jobs, from working in the fields to building and mining. Slaves even made up most of Athens' police force. Slaves were not generally mistreated though, and even had some rights by law.
What might the author be saying about people's roles in ancient athens by including a women who speaks as freely as Leta?
Unsurprisingly, it's set in and around Athens. The earlier part of the play takes place in Athens, both at Timon's house and that of other Athenians. The latter part of the play takes place in the countryside around Athens.
Yes only sometimes tho
order of the roles in ancient athens. (in order) citizens/ males women metics slaves
idk do you know i dont think so :/
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A greek walkway or porch is a stoa (plural stoae).