Women played similar childbearing roles in Chinese and Greek cultures. Aside from the fact that they gave birth, they also reared their children. The women did not have many important roles outside of family in society. They were not allowed to make decisions for themselves or in their communities. Regardless of her status, even a queen was unable to take control even if her husband was away. In Chinese mythology women were commanded to honor their husband and love only him. Conversely, women were not honored unless they were gods. The god who created China in mythology was a woman who was as

powerful as Zeus; “Nüwa is the goddess who separated the heaven from the earth, creating the Divine Land [China],” (Foster). Athena was the only female god recognized alongside male gods for their greatness; “Apollo, like Athena, became one of the three major Olympian Deities,” (Rosenberg 56). Women seldom had noble positions, but if they did they were worshipped very much.

Chinese and Greek mythologies vary in their thoughts and views of the world. These cultures have similar outlooks on the roles of women and the roles of men, but view the role of family differently. People around the world today have been influenced by impressions of women, men, and families from the past. Women have recently become more vital characters in society with men not acquiring all important responsibilities. Families in Chinese mythology treat each other with respect for inner peace, while Greek families used the family to help attain status and outward recognition. Greek and Chinese mythologies have helped shape the roles of men, women and families for

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