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About Helen of TroyAbout Helen of Troy - Detailed article about the fabulous Helen of Troy in myth, literature and art. Amazons of Greek MythologyAmazons of Greek Mythology - Brief summary of Amazon myths, listing of Amazon warriors. Part of Xena fan site.
Ancient Greek Women in AthensAncient Greek Women in Athens - Summary overview of the position of women in Ancient Athens. A Day in the Life of an Athenian WomanA Day in the Life of an Athenian Woman - Essay with illustrations regarding the portrayal of Athenian women in art classical and Hellenistic Greece.
The Divine SapphoThe Divine Sappho - Life, works of famous Greek poetess, Sappho. Includes H.T. Wharton's "Life" of Sappho, poems in translation, other classical references. The Ecole Initiative:  The  Eleusinian MysteriesThe Ecole Initiative: The Eleusinian Mysteries - Discussion of known facts about the rites of the Eleusinian Mysteries in which Greek priestesses were significantly involved.
Encyclopaedia Romana: HetairaiEncyclopaedia Romana: Hetairai - Discussion of ancient Greek hetairai, or courtesans, such as Aspasia, Phryne, Lais, and Neaera. The Feminine Voice at DelphiThe Feminine Voice at Delphi - Article about the female role of the Pythia, priestess of the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi.
Goddess Worship in Ancient GreeceGoddess Worship in Ancient Greece - Introduction to ancient worship of the female Greek gods including Demeter and Kore, Hecate, Hera, others. Male Authors and WomenMale Authors and Women - Article discussing the portrayal of women in Ancient Greek literature as written by male authors. From Tufts' "Women in Antiquity" course.
Minoan Snake GoddessMinoan Snake Goddess - Discussion, articles, and questions concerning the "Snake Goddess" images excavated from Knosses by Sir Arthur Evans and its implications for female worship on Crete. Olympia 2- Women and the GamesOlympia 2- Women and the Games - History of women in ancient Greek athletics including the Olympic Games and Heraea Games.
The Online Temple of DemeterThe Online Temple of Demeter - Articles and links to information concerning the Greek goddess Demeter, her mythology, and her worship in ancient Greece. Poetry of SapphoPoetry of Sappho - Biography and selected works in translation of the Greek Sappho, preeminent woman poet of antiquity.
Role of Women in the Art of Ancient GreeceRole of Women in the Art of Ancient Greece - Index and references to discussions of women's position in ancient Greek art. The Role of Women in The Art of Ancient GreeceThe Role of Women in The Art of Ancient Greece - An encyclopaedic site of brief entries concerning famous Greek women, goddesses, and literary characters from Amazons to Zosteria (Athena). Includes study questions and answers.
Spartan Women in HerodotosSpartan Women in Herodotos - Discussion of the treatment of Spartan women in the works of the Greek historian, Herodotus. "Until Death Us Do Part": Marriage and Funeral Rites in Classical Athens - Article on ceremonies of marriage and death in ancient Athens, implications for status of Athenian women.
Women and Family in Athenian LawWomen and Family in Athenian Law - Article regarding how women were viewed, and treated, under ancient Athenian Law. Part of the Center for Hellenistic Studies' articles on ancient Greek culture. The Women of AthensThe Women of Athens - Descriptive summary of a normal day for Athenian women.

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