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It's not even a question of theirs being more direct. There's more differences than that.

Actually, it has not always been said. He didn't treat her equally.

At best, a loose federation. Sure as heck not a democratic one, either. Remember, Athens was the only Greek state that that actually worked in.

No, it was not the norm. Not even close. It was, however, not viewed negatively like today. That's the difference. And even then, much of what went on would be considered rape, or abuse, today. All of this only counted for men, as well - women had no such thing.

Not Imperial Roman times, but after the introduction of Christianity. Comes from a quirk in the Old Testament.

So, no. Not "equality."