The Women of Greece: A Transition from Ancient Power to Classical Subservience Women's conquest for political and social freedom is a battle that has gone on for centuries. Perhaps the breaking point in women's liberation was the Women's Movement of the 1900's, which encouraged women a...

Misogyny in Classical Works Misogyny is an important theme in classical myths. Misogyny can be defined as the fear and hatred of women. Within Greek mythology, classical literature, even the Bible, women were viewed as inferior to men. Due to this, women were oppressed for centuries. The ide...

Women in Greek history had many roles. In Ancient Greece, mythological stories tell of very powerful women. Some archeological finds hint at the same suggestion. Women also represent some of the most powerful of deities. In the Classical Age, women were subservient and primarily homebound. Women did...

Women in Greek history have had many roles. In Ancient Greece the mythological stories tell of very powerful women. Some archeological finds hint at the same suggestion. Women also represent some of the most powerful of deities. In the Classical Age women were subservient and primarily homebound. W...

The Book of the City of Ladies Christine de Pizan was one of the first feminist authors in the history of literature. She wrote many poems and books voicing her opinion on the injustice women of her time faced. One such novel is The Book of the City of Ladies. In a visionary dream, Christine i...

Revenge is one of the basic tools of human instinct. In the Encarta Encyclopedia, revenge is defined as "harming someone in repayment for harm they have caused another, a loved one, or a group you are dedicated to." (1) The theme of revenge in Medea is like the saying, "what goes arou...