The Daily Populous Friday August 22nd, 2025 evening edition
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Born-European2 on August 21st, 2025 at 18:04 UTC »

the kind of hints i need.

probably still wouldn't get it.

nyr21 on August 21st, 2025 at 18:21 UTC »

feliciates on August 21st, 2025 at 18:30 UTC »

I had to look this up. Ended up learning more than I wanted. Hoo booy

The pornai had the option to work in brothels, but they were able to offer their services on the streets too. Some records even tell of genuine “advertising” some of the women used. They would put on special sandals that left imprints of the message “follow me” on the ground, in the dirt, as they lured new clients to certain areas of the city.

Slave women who ended up in the business were frequently able to make enough money so they could buy their freedom. Many also opted to continue with the occupation, as they retained more independence and were not controlled by men, as was the case with married Athenian women.