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Article discussing the portrayal of women in Ancient Greek literature as written by male authors. From Tufts' "Women in Antiquity" course.

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• Poetry of Sappho - Biography and selected works in translation of the history Greek Sappho, preeminent woman poet of antiquity.
• About Helen of Troy - Detailed article about the fabulous Helen of Troy history in myth, literature and art.
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• Ancient Greek Women in Athens - Summary overview of the position of women in history Ancient Athens.
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• A Day in the Life of an Athenian Woman - Essay with illustrations regarding the portrayal of Athenian ancient women in art classical and Hellenistic Greece.
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• Role of Women in the Art of Ancient Greece - Index and references to discussions of women\\'s position in ancient history Greek art.
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