Greek Mythology???

Question

in greek mythology there are goddesses but a long time ago in greece and religon was a BIG think why were woman treated so badley when some were considered gods???

Answer 1

they weren't treated so badly if you focus in their point of view. Their society was like governed by male so basicly that's the conception of society they had. In fact, also Aristoteles considered that slavery was the main factor for society to subsist, and that was encouraged. So basicly they are considered to mistreat women b/c we see that today, where women have "discovered" their rights (in my opinion, always existed, so i'm not the kind of person that says women are not equal to men)

Answer 2

I honestly don't know. However, if you look at how some of the goddesses were treated, you can see parallels in human life. Take for example the story of Persephone. Hades basically took her against her will and Zeus (her father) had no problem with it. At least Demeter (Persephone's mother) was able to make nothing on the earth grow so at least she got her daughter back for part of the year. I know there are other examples like that throughout mythology. Look at the story of Pandora (all gifted). She is the one who supposedly brought all misery onto mankind. They may have been goddesses, but they were still not on the same level as the gods.

Answer 3

It is possible that Mr. RudyMalakara did not read about
godesses. I suggest others who doubt to visit this site:

http://www.encyclopedia.com/SearchResults.aspx?Q=goddess

Which country in ancient times gave highest respect to women?
India.

The Manu Smrithi says "Yatra naaryasthu poojyanthe
ramanthe tathra devatha" (those who adore women as
goddesses will be blessed by the devine).

The Rig Veda, which is now accepted to be 8000 years
old, contains some Slokas written by lady Saints.

India has the most ancient form of Goddess worship.
Who has not heard the word Devi?

Answer 4

They weren't treated badly by their standards. The women had a special place in society and unlike many modern men, any man of Greece would tell you that they couldn't run a household and raise children etc. Women today are treated badly, worse even than the Greeks. If you are a stay-at-home mom, you are stupid, wasteful and not contributing to society. If you are a working mom then you are depriving your children and allowing them to be raised by daycares and schools, If you choose not to have kids, then you are selfish and immature. How is that not worse than being respected as a homemaker, child-bearer, and a lady?

Answer 5

Women were never considered gods. They were considered Muses and god's servants