Why are there more female monsters in Greek myths than males?

Answer 1

I suspect there are several reasons. First, women have always been linked very strongly with nature, and are considered very involved in the cycle of life and death. Second, although women are historically (and presently, to be truthful) regarded as inferior to men, there has always been a certain element of fear of women, hence the efforts at repression. It is a mark of fear and disrespect, simultaneously, to demonize women and make monsters of them. Third, have you not noticed the aura of mystery and menacing that surrounds women? We can do all sorts of things that men couldn't dream of doing, we look better naked, and we make excellent monsters. Would you be as afraid of a male Medusa? Didn't think so.

Answer 2

Because throughout history, from the Greeks, to the Romans, to the Hebrews and Christians, to early Americans, etc etc, woman has been portrayed as the temptress, the root of all evil that tempt man. Because women traditionally had home responsibilties, such as birthing and cooking, men were often the more educated and wrote/created these stories. Hence the shift of blame from man and mankind to womankind.

Answer 3

Because ancient Greek men were misogynists.

Answer 4

There is an old saying that "Hell hath no fury like a woman's scorn." Maybe that is the reason.

Answer 5

They liked to exagerate PMS just a little.

Answer 6

Its the nature of the beast.