How come no women played in Greek Theatre?

Question

The stage was dominated by men... why?

Answer 1

In ancient Greece only adult land owning men had any sort of freedom. While it oppressive by modern standard, women's lives were basically limited to raising children. Women didn't attend the Theater in ancient Greece, let alone participate in it.

Answer 2

Theatre was a religious event and only men were allowed to practice religion. Women were considered lesser beings from men. It was their culture, like Islam has always been.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

They probably weren't allowed. In those times women were considered as nothing they were possessions, slaves. They had no privileges.

Answer 5

because back then acting was lying.
and lying was a sin.

so if a girl did it, it would be a double sin because women were held up on a pedestal.
does that make sense? haha