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
Tag: Archaeology
The Iconography of Women on Attic Pottery
March 28, 2023
Domestic scenes of women in ancient Greek pottery have long been overlooked by classical scholarship. This page focuses on the roles women played in the inspiration, creation, purchase, and use of pottery, as well as what these factors can tell us about women in antiquity. … More The Iconography of Women on Attic Pottery
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
Ancient Female Skeletal Remains
April 3, 2021
This page provides an overview of skeletal remains of women found from antiquity and what their remains can tell us about their lives. … More Ancient Female Skeletal Remains
Midwives
April 3, 2017
The average married woman in antiquity was likely to have an average of four to six children, and with high infant mortality rates, ancient midwives would have done invaluable work. … More Midwives
Women in Antiquity 