Porphyropoles/porphyropolis

[aurora_nebulosa]

I have recently been studying the occurrence (or lack thereof) of "gender-neutral" occupations as held in Scripture (both the NT and OT). I happened upon Acts 16:14 wherein Lydia is called a "seller of purple" (porphyropolis). This is evidently the feminine form of the term "porphyropoles". Since there are both masculine and feminine forms of

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[ahsavka]

I can think of nothing to help you - but this sounds awesome. I would love to read a paper on this.