Sparta vs. Athens
Women in Greece
Athens Women Religious Role Rituals, festivals, funerals Legal position Could not inherit property Did not appear in court Not citizens
Women in Athens Worked in the agora (marketplace) Traded food and perfume Some women were tavern-keepers or woolworkers.
Sparta High slave population Large army Women -Brought up like boys Physical training
Women in Sparta Education in school Gymnastics, singing, dance Girl running (photo) Raise strong warriors
Famous Women in Greece Helen of Troy Sappho (photo)