Women in Ancient Greece

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…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.