The Battle of Sepeia: female victory
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Tema: Important facts and relevant women
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España > Cultura Clásica > 3º ESO > Raíces clásicas del mundo actual. Historia y evolución sociopolítica
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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.
Descripción
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.