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Women of Athens compared to women of Sparta in Greek society was minimal. By comparison to present day standards, Athenian women were only a small step above slaves by the 5th Century BC. From birth a girl was not expected to learn how to read or write, nor was she expected to earn an education. On reading & writing, Menander wrote, "Teaching a woman to read & write? What a terrible thing to do! Like feeding a vile snake on more poison." Other authors & philosophers had similar quips on women. Kawaii, Medieval Dress, Byzantine Fashion, Greece Women, Costumes Pictures, Century Clothing, Medieval Fashion, Jesus On The Cross, New York Public Library

Women of Athens compared to women of Sparta in Greek society was minimal. By comparison to present day standards, Athenian women were only a small step above slaves by the 5th Century BC. From birth a girl was not expected to learn how to read or write, nor was she expected to earn an education. On reading & writing, Menander wrote, "Teaching a woman to read & write? What a terrible thing to do! Like feeding a vile snake on more poison." Other authors & philosophers had similar quips on…

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