Women in Ancient Greek Warfare
March 31, 2023
While we might not think it now, women in Ancient Greece had many active roles in warfare … More Women in Ancient Greek Warfare
Month: March 2023
Control over Women in Ancient Greece: Marriage and Pregnancy
March 31, 2023
In ancient Greece, marriage and pregnancy were large contributors to control over women. Marriage literally served as means to transfer ownership of a woman from a father to her husband. Pregnancy showed its control over women through the preference of male offspring, which in some cases dictated the treatment of women during and after giving … More Control over Women in Ancient Greece: Marriage and Pregnancy
The “Second Sappo”
March 30, 2023
There’s a story from antiquity about Sappho’s unrequited love for a man named Phaon. The story goes that Phaon was a ferryman who would take passengers from the island of Lesbos to the mainland and only charge the rich for his service. Aphrodite wanted to test him and turned herself into an old woman and … More The “Second Sappo”
Women’s Tattoos in Antiquity
March 28, 2023
How and why did women get tattoos in antiquity? Take a look at what we know about the process of ancient tattoos, as well as three major types of tattoos in antiquity. … More Women’s Tattoos in Antiquity
The Culture of Bathhouses in the Greco-Roman World
March 28, 2023
A quick look into the world of Roman bathhouses. … More The Culture of Bathhouses in the Greco-Roman World
Notable Female Scientists from Antiquity: The “OG” STEMinists’
March 28, 2023
This website was a Research Project regarding the Ideas surrounding Modern Day Women in Science versus some of the more notable women in the time of Antiquity; including Merit Ptah, Miriam the Jewess, Hypatia as well as Taputti-Belatiklliam. … More Notable Female Scientists from Antiquity: The “OG” STEMinists’
Calling All the Witches
March 28, 2023
Worshipping the Goddess Hecate in Antiquity and Today Let’s start with some background information on the goddess. In Greek mythology, Hecate is known for helping Demeter search for her daughter, Persephone, who had been “gifted” to Hades, her uncle (gross, I know), by her father, Zeus (even more disgusting). “I begin to sing of Demeter, … More Calling All the Witches
Hylas and the Nymphs
March 28, 2023
Learn about a young man named Hylas and his encounter with Naiad Nymphs on his journey with Jason and the Argonauts. … More Hylas and the Nymphs
Moirai: The Symbolism of Balance in a Mythological Triad
March 28, 2023
Dive into the world of the Moirai and their role in keeping the balance of the cosmos in Greek Mythology. … More Moirai: The Symbolism of Balance in a Mythological Triad
Depictions of Circe Throughout the Ages
March 28, 2023
The Goddess Circe depicted in multiple different forms of literature from writers like Homer, Ovid and Madeline Miller. … More Depictions of Circe Throughout the Ages
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