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Lysistrata

Lysistrata is a story about a group of women who want to stop a war. The war is between two cities called Athens and Sparta. The women believe that the war is hurting everyone and they want to do something about it.

They decide to make a plan called "Lysistrata's plan." The plan is for all the women to refuse to have sex with their husbands until the war stops. They think that if they do this, their husbands will become so frustrated that they will demand an end to the war.

The women are very brave and determined. They stick to their plan, even when it gets tough. They have to resist their husbands' temptations and ignore their anger. But they keep going because they know that stopping the war is more important than anything else.

After some time, their plan works! The men finally agree to stop the war and make peace. The women are thrilled and hug each other, happy that their plan worked.

The story of Lysistrata shows us that sometimes we need to be creative and think outside of the box to solve problems. It also shows us the power of determination and unity. When people come together and work towards a common goal, they can achieve great things.
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