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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

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

Circe the ‘Villain’: The Delegitimization of Women in Antiquity

March 27, 2023

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