Women in Ancient Greece

This essay received an A- and is First Year University Grade. The word count is 1593...any feedback appreciated :) nicky_mouse_@hotmail.com "Women in Ancient Greece" Ancient Greek women, excluded from the elite citizenship reserved only for men, were viewed only as wives of citizens, or as daughters who would become wives of citizens (Cartledge, 1998). Marriage and motherhood were regarded as a woman’s primary goals in life, with the sole purpose of marriage being …

…divorce occur (Pomeroy, 1975). Education for women was introduced which included athletics and the ability to be able to read and write. With this writing came accomplished female poetesses, and Hellenistic art was also established (Pomeroy, 1975). Portrayed as obedient, modest, gentle creatures in Athenian times, to harsh, cruel Goddesses of Greek Mythology, to liberated and somewhat equalised women in Ancient Literature, Ancient Greek women are one of the most fascinating and highly interpretive studies of today.