Activity

The Battle of Sepeia: female victory

Characters:

Telesilla of Argos

Theme: Important facts and relevant women

Competencies

Competence in Linguistic Communication

Personal, social and learning to learn competence

Competence in cultural awareness and expressions

Subjects and year by Educational System

Spain > Classical culture > 3rd ESO > Classical roots of today's world. History and socio-political evolution

Enunciation

Observations and context

Lyrical poetess, creator of the Telesillean meter and fighting leader against Cleomenes I in the Battle of Sepeia; she claimed equality and female public participation in the city of Argos. 

The figure and work of Telesilla links with the female members of the lyrical movement in Continental Greece: Myrtis, Praxilla of Sicyon, Corinna of Tanagra, Erinna of Telos, Anyte, Sappho of Lesbos, Moero and Nossis.  

Description

To learn about the historical facts of the Battle of Sepeia, Telesilla's fundamental participation to achieve the victory of the city of Argos, and to analyse in more detail the claim for equality and public participation of women in that city.

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