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
The study of ancient textiles can provide invaluable information about the daily lives, and potential movements of women throughout the ancient Mediterranean. This page will discuss scholarship surrounding ancient textiles as they relate to the tracing of women throughout ancient civilizations, primarily Greece and Rome. … More Tracing Women Through Textiles in the Ancient Mediterranean
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
The subject of women in antiquity is a fascinating, but admittedly difficult pursuit. Women’s voices in ancient times were largely ignored or silenced in literature, historical narratives, philosophical discourse, and political life. Since pursuits in the philosophical realm were predominantly viewed as the domain of elite men, women, slaves, and other minorities are often left … More Women and Misogyny in Ancient Greek Philosophy
Killing husbands, getting sacrificed, changing the way Athens approaches law and justice forever…the women in “The Oresteia” sure were busy! … More Women in The Oresteia
Overview This page explains the what, when and where of the Athenian Hetairai, and also clarifies the differences between the Hetairai and the other forms of prostitution in ancient Greece. Overall Prostitution in Ancient Athens Prostitution in ancient Athens was allowed to be practiced and completely legal, as long as the women were not official … More Hetairai: The Ancient Athenian Courtesan
Women in Antiquity 