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Aspasia of Ancient Athens

An image of Aspasia, philosopher and teacher, as conceived in the 19th century.

From Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com

Ancient philosopher and teacher, Aspasia, was known for her independence as well as her relationship with the Athenian leader, Pericles.
Image of Aspasia, as conceived in the 19th century.From a public domain image. Modifications © 2006 Jone Johnson Lewis.
Image of Aspasia, ancient Greek philosopher and teacher, an artist's conception published in World Noted Women, 1883.
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