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EPISODE · Oct 3, 2022 · 33 MIN

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

from (Sort of) The Story · host Janey and Max

Send us Fan MailWhy 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) Support the showCheck out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Bookshop.org affiliate account!Starting your own podcast with your very cool best friend? Try hosting on Buzzsprout (and get a $20 Amazon gift card!)Want more??Visit our website!Join our Patreon!Shop the merch at TeePublic!If you liked these stories, let us know on our various socials!InstagramTiktokGoodreadsAnd email us at [email protected]

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Send us Fan Mail 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 wome...

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