How have various cultures addressed the theme of feminine power?

Question

"How have various cultures addressed the theme of feminine power? Cite and describe at least 1 work of art from 3 different cultures or periods studied this semester."

So this is for a Hum 1 researched essay. I've looked and haven't found any helpful info yet. I can choose from Paleolithic, Neolithic, Ancient Egypt, Aegean, Greek, Roman, Minoan, Aztec, Late Middle Ages, etc. So any helpful site suggestions or anything?

Answer 1

Most cultures have not addressed the issue.

You might have the best luck looking into the ancient Egyptians. Their society allowed a woman to rise and take power. Look at Cleopatra. But it was mostly through a family blood line.

The ancient greeks did not allow women to take public office make any real wealth etc. However there were very powerful... more like influencial women in their society, but they mostly all had a powerful man at their side to aid in their activites. (most social activities, never political)

And forget about the late middle ages. There were no real powerful women in those ages.

Unfortunatly, i suggest looking at specific women in history. Take Joan or Arc for example, or Alexander the Great's mother. Best of look to you. When in doubt the link below know a little about just about anything. Any more questions, please e-mail me direct. I'm a history major
Great question, by the way.

Answer 2

What works of art from each of those periods did you study? Find a woman in one of them and run with her. If you use examples that were not in the study materials, your teacher will know you cheated.

Answer 3

Joan of Arc was hot...


at least at the end...