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A 5 page paper which examines the role of women in ancient Greece. The paper relies heavily on the ancient and classic characters of Medea and Lysistrata. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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vessels of life and as such were often put in a less physical and intellectual role in a mans world due to their nature as mothers. In ancient Greece this
was very much the case, although there are also other reasons it seems why women were in not in places of power. The following paper examines the role of women
in ancient Greece with a primary focus on the classic characters/works Medea by Euripides and Lysistrata Aristophanes. Womens Role in Ancient Greece Prior to examining the works of
Euripides and Aristophanes it is important to understand something of the societys attitude towards women, in order to better understand the literary works. One author illustrates how "The time in
a young womans life between puberty and loss of virginity was thought to be particularly dangerous. Early marriage was the only cure as sexual intercourse would open the entrance
to the womb, allowing blood to flow out so it could not back up into the lungs and heart where it would cause licentiousness and dangerous hallucinations" (Women in the
Ancient World). It was believed that only through sexual intercourse could a woman become healthy and this was only acceptable with marriage (Women in the Ancient World). And, "Failure to
conceive was thus a serious problem" (Women in the Ancient World). Now, of course one could also argue that this was a patriarchal perspective that was truly rooted in
the fear men have of women because of their mysterious ability to have children. This possibility is further indicated by another author in the following: "Women in ancient Greece could
not be citizens, but they exerted significant influence as priestesses or wives. Women were viewed through two main metaphors, as wild animals or as vessels. Courtship was seen as a
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