Greek Goddesses in Ancient Greek Plays
April 15, 2023
A small overview of Greek goddesses as seen in ancient Greek plays. … More Greek Goddesses in Ancient Greek Plays
Category: Literature
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
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
Praxilla From Ancient Sicyon
April 5, 2021
Praxilla the Greek lyrical poet from ancient Sicyon is one of nine earthly muses, famous for inventing the dactylic meter and writing popular drinking songs. … More Praxilla From Ancient Sicyon
The Satire of Classical Maenadism
April 3, 2021
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
Cosmetics in the Greco-Roman World
April 3, 2021
A look into the use of cosmetics by women in the Greco-Roman world. Uncovering which cosmetic products were used and why, to help us understand how makeup fit into the everyday lives of women. … More Cosmetics in the Greco-Roman World
The Villainization of Medea and Medusa in Ancient Art and Literature
April 3, 2021
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
Eleusinian Mysteries at the Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore
April 3, 2021
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
Motherhood in Ancient Greece
April 2, 2021
This article features information about Athenian women during 5th century BCE Athens. It explores the importance of mothers and childbearing in ancient Greek society. Sparta society is mentioned throughout the article when in comparison to Athens. This provides the knowledge to better understand the similarities and differences in relation to women in ancient Greek society. … More Motherhood in Ancient Greece
Phaedra
April 2, 2021
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
Women in Antiquity 