men & women Flashcards
what did aristotle say about women?
that man is nature superior to the female and so the man should rule and the woman should be rules
what does euripides say about women? (athenian men’s views on women)
has female characters who say: “i am only a woman, a thing which the world hates”
“no cure has been found for a woman’s venom, worse than that of reptiles. we are a curse to man.”
what does pericles say about women? (athenian men’s views on women)
“a woman’s reputation is highest when men say little about her, whether it be good or evil”
what is the moral of the pandora story?
that women created all the problems such as sorrow, harm and trouble and were not to be trusted
name some of the key women who played a negative role in the odyssey
charybdis, scylla, sirens, circe, calypso
how is homoeroticism mocked in Rome in suteonius?
octavius greeted Pompey as king and Caesar as queen
what is an oikos?
household
what is the kyrios?
male head of the household
what were the four main things expected from men in greek society?
- provide wealth for oikos
- participate in the assembly
- serve as a soldier in military
- behave in moderate manner
what were three main things expected from women in greek society?
- fertility for male heir for kyrios
- fidelity to guarantee the heir was legitimate
- beauty
what does the grave stele of ampharete show?
relief sculpture of woman looking down at baby who is beautiful and modestly dressed with drapes
what were the three things expected from men in roman society?
- concept of virtus
- participate in politics through cursus honorum
- public speaking skills
what were the two main things expected from women in roman society?
- pudicitia
- frugal and capable in managing business
what is andreia?
bravery and manliness
what is Sophrosyne?
moderation
