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Achaemenid Women: Power Behind the Throne
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the often-overlooked roles of women in the Achaemenid Empire. From royal mothers and wives wielding political influence through the harem, to estate managers like Irdabama and Rtaxša who controlled vast agricultural enterprises recorded in the Persepolis Fortification Tablets. They discuss Queen Atossa's role in the succession of Xerxes, Parysatis's machinations during the succession of Artaxerxes II, and how Greek sources like Herodotus tend to exaggerate 'harem intrigues'. The conversation also covers economic documents showing women receiving rations…
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