WOMAN B: Because of a few words, I myself passed over.
Woman B: for indeed this woman has accused [others] well in other respects;
Woman B: As for what I have suffered, I wish to say these things.
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Woman B: For my husband indeed died in Cyprus,
Woman B: Leaving behind five children, I myself with difficulty
Woman B: I was weaving garlands while grazing in the myrtles.
Woman B: So far, then, but only half-badly was I being fed;
Woman B: Now this man, while composing in the tragedies,
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Woman B: She has persuaded the men not to be gods;
Woman B: So that we should no longer sell even for half price.
Woman B: Now, then, I advise and tell all women.
Woman B: Punish this man for this many reasons;
Woman B: for she does harsh things to us, women,
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Woman B: who was raised by himself in the wild vegetables.
Woman B: But I am going to the market; for I must [go] to the men.
Woman B: Make twenty signal garlands.
Thesmophoriazusae. Aristophanes. . 2026-09-08.