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 idea of misogyny is found in almost every period of mankind. Many classical writers portray similar misogynistic views, but present misogyny in different forms.
             The book of Genesis represents a strong use of misogyny by the author's ideas on the creation of women, in the story of Adam and Eve. This story reveals two different ideas on the creation of women. The first concept suggests that Adam and Eve were created by God at the same time. This idea does not contain misogynistic views because Adam and Eve appear to be equal. Since they were created at the same time, Adam is not looked at as the dominant male for Eve to be ruled. The second theory suggests that Eve was created from one of Adam's ribs. When God cast a deep sleep on Adam he took one of his ribs and created Eve from it. After Eve's creation Adam said, "this is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of man," (umich.edu). This depicts Adam as the dominant race to rule over Eve. When Eve is persuaded by Satan for her and Adam to eat the forbidden fruit, God cast them out of the Garden of Eden. They had perfection before eating the fruit and now Eve had caused God to shun them out of the Garden of Eden. Adam developed a fear of Eve because of this, since she was persuaded by Satan to eat the apple. Adam viewed Eve as
             deceitful since it was him who brought her to life, so she should have listened to Adam and not Satan.
             Juvenal (55-127? AD) is another classical writer who portrayed misogynistic views through satire. Juvenal's Sixth Satire uses misogyny in a more sexual
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