Prostitution in exchange for goods or services may have been common for many thousands of years and may date to early man.
In ancient times and in some primitive societies, prostitution often had religious connotations—sexual intercourse with temple maidens was an act of worship to the temple deity. (1)
Prostitution was widespread in preindustrial societies. The exchange of wives by their husbands was a practice among many primitive peoples. (2)
n Greece, Solon instituted the first of Athens' brothels (oik`iskoi) in the 6th century BC, and with the earnings of this business he built a temple dedicated to Aprodites Pandemo (or Qedesh), patron goddess of this commerce. (3)
2007-02-21 03:13:51
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answered by aidan402 6
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I am not joking but in France prostitution is called the oldest work in the world and I suppose that in our ancestors it was commune to trade sex against something, food, home etc...
I suppose that as Early that his begun some persons take opportunity to make bargain with this and prostitution is as old as human history.
In all older religions, there is some curse, on prostitution.
So , sure 10000 years ago at least
2007-02-21 02:38:14
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answered by maussy 7
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Please, please, please, on no account even think of of that as an determination. you're well worth so lots extra advantageous than that. God made you for a particular objective in existence; you're meant to do some thing that basically you're able to do. i won't be able to think of how perplexing of a time you're having. you basically could get returned on aim. on no account evaluate suicide, prostitution, or maybe think of which you at the instant are not substantial: you're able to be an spectacular individual. initially, you quite will prefer to seek for help. i'm so sorry which you haven't any longer have been given a large family individuals or place fashions; as a result, you're able to discover some. this could not be ordinary yet i might advise rehab or boarding faculties - If something, you won't be able to stay which incorporate your grandparents in the event that they are making you experience this variety. discover somebody to guard you via fact there is somebody obtainable to rather love you - and ideal now that is no longer your boyfriend. once you have the excellent suited individual looking after you you do could flow to the scientific professional, initiate going to college and maybe a Christian church too. those can all assist you get returned on aim and make you already know which you would be able to stay your objectives, be an spectacular individual somewhat than starting to be social "scum." you're well worth so lots extra advantageous than that. Like I stated, it should not be ordinary yet you could touch a SafePlace or rehab and get help. it is going to additionally take a quick time, yet you could discover how human beings completely turn their lives around from airborne dirt and mud to a minimum of a few thing astounding. I choose which you grow to be this individual. solid luck, and God bless you. Please, female - understand that your existence is well worth lots, and there are human beings obtainable to care approximately you and somebody to rather love you. :) you're able to do it. and that i understand that in case you attempt perplexing adequate and stick to this recommendation, you could grow to be the main astounding individual... and you'd be happy.
2016-11-24 21:51:05
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answered by leissa 4
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actually I think prostitution pre-dates humanity. Based on studies of other anthropoid Primates, in which females will have sex with whichever male can bring them the choicest food. Some scholars think our earliest pre-human ancestors might have done this also.
2007-02-21 10:57:40
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answered by Anonymous
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Well, it's been suggested that it started as early as the ancient Sumerians, or even earlier, and that's around 5000 BCE.
2007-02-21 01:12:41
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answered by Mark D 2
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it began since d lost city of atlantis or maybe since d phoenicians/sea ppl time. tht is 10000 to 7000 yrs BC.
2007-02-21 01:39:19
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answered by Anonymous
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all i know is that there was prositution in rome in case u watch the tv series, "rome"
2007-02-24 08:11:20
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answered by arzbarz 2
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