DoomsdaysCWRE: https://kolektiva.social/@DoomsdaysCW/111828937742345890
Related post to #AncientWomen, #Crete, #Homer, #Odyssey, etc.
No wonder they were demonized in #Homer's #Odyssey! (See related posts...)
The Power of Women in Minoan Civilization
by Alexios Zorbas, May 23, 2023
Excerpt: "The Minoan civilization, flourishing on the island of Crete from approximately 2700 to 1450 BCE, stands out in ancient history for its progressive social structure and remarkable gender equality. Unlike the predominantly #patriarchal societies of the ancient Mediterranean world, Minoan society was a beacon of #egalitarianism particularly concerning women’s liberties.
Women in Minoan society held a significant position, relishing a degree of independence and freedom that was extraordinary during that era.
"Their roles extended beyond domestic confines, as they actively engaged in various facets of public life. They were seen in religious ceremonies, political discussions, and economic activities, showcasing their versatility and contributing to the societal fabric of Minoan civilization.
"Furthermore, women were not silent spectators in politics; they actively participated in political affairs, serving in roles such as advisors, administrators, and even rulers. Their influence was also evident in foreign affairs, as they took part in diplomatic missions and negotiations.
"Economically, Minoan women demonstrated their prowess by engaging in a wide array of activities that contributed to the prosperity of the Minoan civilization. They participated in agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship, managing their own businesses and properties, further proving their autonomy.
"Moreover, Minoan women enjoyed legal rights and protections that were exceptional in the ancient world. They had the right to own property, inherit wealth, and independently engage in legal contracts. This level of legal autonomy was indeed extraordinary for the period, emphasizing the advanced nature of Minoan society."
Read more:
https://knossos-palace.gr/2023/05/23/power-of-woman/
#Matriarchy #AncientWomen #AncientCrete #Histodons #BronzeAgeCollapse #AncientHistory #WomensRights #MinoanWomen
#Matriarchy May Have Prevailed in #Minoan Civilization
By Maria Rybachuk, November 13, 2023
Excerpt: "The Minoan civilization, among the earliest and most advanced societies in the #BronzeAge, excelled in art, trade, and the prominent role of women.
"Women in ancient Greece were markedly disadvantaged in terms of rights, often confined to domestic and reproductive spheres. However, there were some exceptions such as ancient #Sparta. This city-state presented a fascinating departure from #patriarchal norm, showcasing women who were robust, independent, and well-educated.
"A more enigmatic occurrence involves the portrayal of women on Bronze Age #Crete. Several scholars concur that women held a notably dominant position compared to men. Thus, John Younger, professor of classics at the University of Kansas, noted that 'this culture on Crete around 1600-1500 BCE is the closest candidate for a matriarchy.' "
https://greekreporter.com/2023/11/13/minoan-civilization-matriarchy/
#AncientWomen #AncientCrete #Histodons #BronzeAgeCollapse #AncientHistory #WomensRights #MinoanWomen
エミリーSEレクトBoring History For Sleep: Ancient India – Ashoka vs Rani Lakshmibai
#AncientIndia #AncientWomen #Ashoka #ASMRHistory #BedtimeStories #BoringHistory #HistoricalNarration #HistoryForSleep #IndianHistory #IndusValley #MauryaEmpire #RelaxingHistory #SatiPractice #SleepHistory #SleepWell #bedtimestories #bedtimestory #BoringHistoryToSleep #deepsleep #fallas...
Spencer's translation below seems pretty accurate to me...
From: Was #Sappho Really a Lesbian?
by Spencer McDaniel
Posted on August 14, 2021
"Ancient versus modern concepts of sexuality
"Before we delve into the issue of Sappho’s sexuality, I feel that it is important to discuss the differences between ancient and modern concepts of sexuality. Generally speaking, most people living in the English-speaking world in the twenty-first century tend to assume that each person has an innate sexual orientation that remains fixed throughout their life and is a defining aspect of their identity. In other words, each person is inherently 'straight,' 'gay,' 'bisexual,' or something else.
"The ancient Greeks, however, generally did not think about sexuality in these sorts of terms. In fact, there are no words in Ancient Greek that are equivalent to the English words 'straight,' 'gay,' or 'bi.'
"The ancient Greeks did, of course, recognize that most people have some degree of preference for sexual partners of a certain gender. Unlike modern people, however, they did not generally see these preferences as being written in stone and they did not usually regard a person’s sexual preference as a fixed, innate part of their identity. An anonymous ancient poem in the Greek language that is preserved in the Greek Anthology 5.65 illustrates this ambivalence quite succinctly:
“Αἰετὸς ὁ Ζεὺς ἦλθεν ἐπ᾽ ἀντίθεον Γανυμήδην,
κύκνος ἐπὶ ξανθὴν μητέρα τὴν Ἑλένης.
οὕτως ἀμφότερ᾽ ἐστὶν ἀσύγκριτα· τῶν δύο δ᾽ αὐτῶν
ἄλλοις ἄλλο δοκεῖ κρεῖσσον, ἐμοὶ τὰ δύο.”
"This means, in my own translation:
“As an eagle Zeus came to godlike Ganymedes
and as a swan to the tawny-haired mother of Helene.
In this manner, the two [passions] are incomparable. Of the two,
one seems better to some; for me, both are good.”
Read more:
https://talesoftimesforgotten.com/2021/08/14/was-sappho-really-a-lesbian/
#GayHistory #AncientWomen
#AncientHistory #AncientSexuality #AncientGreece #Histodon #Classics #AncientGreek #Poetry
Was Sappho Really a Lesbian? - Tales of Times Forgotten
One of the questions that I have frequently encountered online in discussions about ancient Greece is the question of whether the ancient Greek lyric poet Sappho (lived c. 630 – c. 570 BCE) was really a lesbian. On the surface level, the answer to this question seems like an obvious “yes.” After all, Sappho wrote … Continue reading "Was Sappho Really a Lesbian?"
VISHAKHA MOTHIYAMy article on "Vidyottama : wife of Mahakavi Kalidas" has been published on Reflections.live website.
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#mustreads #womensday #womenshistory #ArticleWriter #historical #ancientwomen #knowledgesharing #ProudWoman #IndianHistory #vishakhamothiya #womanpower #gujarati #gujaratiwriter #InformativeContent #gk
વિદ્યોત્તમા: મહાકવિ કાલિદાસનાં પત્ની
Image by W. Douglas - archive.org/wikimedia.org એવું કહેવામાં આવે છે કે - પુરુષની સફળતા પાછળ એક સ્ત્રીનો હાથ હોય છે; એ સ્ત્રી કોઈ પણ સ્વરૂપમાં હોઈ શકે - મા, બહેન, પત્ની વગેરે. આપણા ઈતિહાસમાં કેટ કેટલીય મહાન સ્ત્રીઓ થઈ ગઈ જેણે પોતાના સત્કાર્યો થકી આ ધરતી ઉજાળી છે, અને તેના સ્ત્રીત્વનું ગૌરવ વધાર્યું
by Joshua J. Mark (one of the sources for my "Women in the Ancient World" presentation)
19 October 2016
"Hatshepsut (r. 1479-1458 BCE) was the first female ruler of ancient Egypt to reign as a male with the full authority of #pharaoh. Her name means 'Foremost of Noble Women' or 'She is First Among Noble Women'. She began her reign as regent to her stepson Thutmose III (r. 1458-1425 BCE) who would succeed her.
"Initially, she ruled as a woman as depicted in statuary but, at around the seventh year of her reign, she chose to be depicted as a #MalePharaoh in statuary and reliefs though still referring to herself as female in her inscriptions. She was the fifth pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty during the period known as the New Kingdom (c. 1570 to c. 1069 BCE) and regarded as one of the most #prosperous and the era of the Egyptian Empire.
"Although she is sometimes cited as the first female ruler of Egypt, or the only one, there were women who reigned before her such as #Merneith (r. c. 3000 BCE) in the Early Dynastic Period (probably as regent) and #Sobeknefru (r. c. 1807-1802 BCE) in the Middle Kingdom and #Twosret (r. 1191-1190 BCE) after her toward the end of the 19th Dynasty. Hatshepsut, though not the first or last, is undoubtedly the best-known female ruler of ancient Egypt after #Cleopatra VII (r. c. 69-30 BCE) and one of the most successful monarchs in Egyptian history."
Read more:
https://www.worldhistory.org/hatshepsut/
#AncientEgypt #FemaleRulers #AncientHistory #WomensRights #AncientWomen #Histodon
Reproduction concepts and practices in ancient #Egypt mirrored by modern medicine
by Ronit Haimov-Kochman, et al.
Published 2005
Abstract
The treasured ancient papyri provide a glimpse into understanding of common concepts and practices in ancient Egypt. The Kahun gynecological papyrus and other texts unveil the traditions of reproduction, conception and delivery. This article addresses the rationale of beliefs and practices of that era. Frequently, the reason for common traditions exercised at the time is based on medical knowledge of female anatomy and physiology during pregnancy. Surprisingly some of the remedies commonly used in ancient Egypt were recently explored and found intriguing. This paper was aimed to look at the reflection of archaic practices and concepts of ancient Egypt by the modern mirror of evidence-based medicine.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301211505001685
#KahunPapyrus #AncientEgypt #gynecology #WomensStatus #AncientWomen #History #AncientHistory #Histodon
One more notable #Roman woman -- #Eumachia! Patroness of #Pompeii -- and, well, we all know what happened there...
Eumachia (before 64 AD), “was a priestess and prominent citizen of Pompeii” (Lefkowitz, 159). Though she was not from a prominent family, she inherited a fortune “from her father, a brick manufacturer” (Lefkowitz, 159), and married “into one of Pompeii’s oldest families” (Lefkowitz, 159).
She used her fortune to “erect a number of public buildings in Pompeii” (Salisbury, 307), and was “patroness of the guild of fullers (cleaners, dyers and clothing makers)” [people who dealt with #wool] (Lefkowitz, 159).
Eumachia was an example of how “imperial [Roman] women, while they had no formal role in government, were highly influential nevertheless” (Salisbury, 307).
#AncientWomen #Histodon #RomanHistory #RomanWomen #Autonomy #WomensRights
