The wife of the most famous philosopher of Antiquity… Who was she really?
Socrates' life has been described in countless pages, but Xanthippe, who shared his home, has always remained in the shadows. This book invites us to rediscover the woman whom history has branded as the "malicious wife." Amidst the rigid social order of Ancient Athens, the invisibility of women, dowry laws, and domestic responsibilities, was Xanthippe's anger her flaw, or the silent cry of an era? How Socrates supported his family as an unpaid philosopher, the alleged second marriage to Myrto, their three children, the Athenian plague, and the years shaken by war… All come together to reveal the behind-the-scenes story of the most controversial marriage of Antiquity. In light of primary sources and modern research, this work is not merely a biography; it is a comprehensive study that brings together philosophy, history, sociology, and psychology. Xanthippe's story is an unmissable journey for those who want to see the true face of Ancient Athens.
The wife of the most famous philosopher of Antiquity… Who was she really?
Socrates' life has been described in countless pages, but Xanthippe, who shared his home, has always remained in the shadows. This book invites us to rediscover the woman whom history has branded as the "malicious wife." Amidst the rigid social order of Ancient Athens, the invisibility of women, dowry laws, and domestic responsibilities, was Xanthippe's anger her flaw, or the silent cry of an era? How Socrates supported his family as an unpaid philosopher, the alleged second marriage to Myrto, their three children, the Athenian plague, and the years shaken by war… All come together to reveal the behind-the-scenes story of the most controversial marriage of Antiquity. In light of primary sources and modern research, this work is not merely a biography; it is a comprehensive study that brings together philosophy, history, sociology, and psychology. Xanthippe's story is an unmissable journey for those who want to see the true face of Ancient Athens.