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
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Women in Ancient Greek Warfare
March 31, 2023
While we might not think it now, women in Ancient Greece had many active roles in warfare … More Women in Ancient Greek Warfare
Women’s Tattoos in Antiquity
March 28, 2023
How and why did women get tattoos in antiquity? Take a look at what we know about the process of ancient tattoos, as well as three major types of tattoos in antiquity. … More Women’s Tattoos in Antiquity
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
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
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
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
Women’s Sexuality in the Greco-Roman World
March 28, 2023
An exploration of women’s sexuality and the influence that men had on ideas of female pleasure. … More Women’s Sexuality in the Greco-Roman World
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
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
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