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
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
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
The article delves into the evolution of Circe’s portrayal in mythology, analyzing her character as both a skilled sorceress and a wicked temptress. It explores how powerful female figures such as Circe were frequently vilified in history, and how they were stigmatized as monsters, witches, and prostitutes to diminish their societal roles. … More Circe the ‘Villain’: The Delegitimization of Women in Antiquity
This post discusses the misogynic narratives that Pandora and Eve have been subjected to throughout history. By examining the similarities, one can gain insight into the character mold for women that has been continuously used to promote patriarchal beliefs. … More The Myth of Pandora: How she was used as a Scapegoat
In this article, we will examine how maenads and satyrs — the female and male followers of Dionysus, respectfully — are represented in both Classical iconographic and literary sources. The depictions of intoxication, sexual abuse, and animalistic features associated with maenads and satyrs ultimately acts to reinforce ideological standards for women to behave according to the accepted social and cultural beliefs in Classical Greece by presenting the followers of Dionysus through satirical means. … More The Satire of Classical Maenadism
Women who strayed from the standard in ancient Greece were often depicted as monsters and villains in both art and literature. Medea and Medusa are a prime example of women who were villainized because they didn’t fit stereotypical gender roles. … More The Villainization of Medea and Medusa in Ancient Art and Literature
Welcome! Before we jump into the excitement of the mysteries, let’s introduce the sanctuary. The sanctuary of Demeter and Kore at Eleusis, is located roughly 18 kilometers from Athens (Fantham et al., 1995, p. 37), a city which is often considered the main hub of Greece in antiquity. Because it is now in ruins, we … More Eleusinian Mysteries at the Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore
This page goes into detail about the story of Phaedra, a figure in Greek mythology, and the most famous adaptations of her story. … More Phaedra
Agnodice: A Brief History of Women in Medicine, offers an analysis of the story of Agnodice, the legendary inventor of women’s healthcare, in attempts to understand women practicing medicine in the ancient world and beyond. … More Agnodice: A Brief History of Women in Medicine
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