Women played a significant role in Greek mythology, both as heroines and as victims. The goddesses Athena and Artemis, for example, were celebrated for their bravery and intelligence, while figures such as Medusa and Pandora were vilified as temptresses and bringers of destruction.
Other female characters in Greek mythology, such as Andromeda and Ariadne, were both heroines and victims, having been rescued by male heroes but ultimately remaining subservient to them.
The stories of women in Greek mythology provide a fascinating look into the ancient Greek views on gender and power dynamics, as well as the complex roles that women played in society.
Works Cited:
Hamilton, Edith. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes. Grand Central Publishing, 2011.
Morford, Mark P. O., and Robert J. Lenardon. Classical Mythology. Oxford University Press, 2014.
