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
Infancy is a crucial part of life where development and growth begins in a child. In ancient Greece, infancy was also a crucial moment at which families determined whether a child would be reared or killed or exposed (abandoned). Because inheritance was patrilineal (through the paternal line), there was a gender-based distinction made between children, … More Infanticide and Rearing Practices in Ancient Greece
As one might expect, childbirth in the ancient world was extremely dangerous. This was due partially to a lack of understanding about the female body, leading to societal assumptions about pregnancy and childbirth, as well as the use of potentially dangerous herbs. The Hippocratic writings A large portion of the written sources about women’s … More Pregnancy & Childbirth in Ancient Greece
Women in Antiquity 