Lysistrata Lysistrata is a play written in 411 BC by Aristophanes, who was a satirist. ... Lysistrata is probably the oldest comedy which has retained a place in modern theatre. ... Aristophanes wrote the play not only to entertain, but also to make a stand against warfare. ... Aristophanes' use of women as the peacemakers shows the natural role of women as nurturers. ... Aristophanes is urging his fellow Greeks to restore peace and therefore life as they once knew it....

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During the Hellenic and Hellenistic periods, the ancient Greeks were hard at work, making long-lasting contributions to art, poetry, drama, sports, mathematics, science and philosophy. The Hellenic period, also called the "classical period, lasted from 1200 B.C. to 334 B.C. and were the years noted ...

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