2. (Sort of) Off Topic: Women in Ancient Greece

Why are the Greek goddesses written so vastly different from the gods? What's up with Hera, the goddess of marriage, being in such a toxic relationship from which she can't escape? How did mythology spring up from Ancient Greek women's real lived experiences?

This week, Janey's going Off Topic to detail what it was like to be an Athenian woman in Ancient Greece. She's also going to highlight some well-known Greek goddesses, and how their stories mirrored those of Greek women back in the day.

All this and much much more! Get ready to either be fascinated or super bummed out!

Sources:

• The Life of Athenian Women in Ancient Greece: A Comprehensive List by Anisia Iacob (for The Collector)
• The Tragedy of Greek Goddesses: Feminism in Ancient Greece by Bethany Williams (for The Collector)
• Women in Classical Greece by Colette Hemingway (for The Met Museum)