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by Shawna Blake
Created on: March 30, 2008 Last Updated: December 27, 2011
A sirens song, the erotic lure of a temptress, or the purity of a virgins body and soul, without which
Created on: April 02, 2008
The women of mythology were not so different from their human counterparts, or even women of today for
by Christine G.
Created on: March 28, 2008 Last Updated: January 02, 2012
WOMEN: THE UNTAMED POWER
In modern society, nice people strive to be gender-neutral in their attitudes.
Created on: May 21, 2009 Last Updated: May 25, 2009
One of the characteristics of Greek literature and culture that its admirers find so fascinating is
Created on: May 17, 2010 Last Updated: May 18, 2010
Patriarchy is defined as a male dominated society. The society described within The Iliad is a
Created on: April 08, 2008
The mother-maiden-crone analogy is used throughout Greek literature. Although the myths are written
by John Devera
Created on: March 30, 2008
Women serve three basic roles in mythology: Nurturer, Virgin, Monster. Now, I don't want to be purely
Created on: March 30, 2008
"Let a woman learn in silence with all submissiveness. I permit no woman to teach or have authority
Created on: March 28, 2008 Last Updated: August 03, 2010
In various mythologies that have survived, women are frequently represented by fertility figures, usually
Created on: March 31, 2008
Women are portrayed in many different roles in ancient mythology. She could be a warrior, a mother,
Created on: March 29, 2008
The importance of women is not limited to just mythology, but we will touch on the subject in a little
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