... earliest times it may have been possible that women were worshipped as the creatures of life because of their reproductive abilities. But, while the power of women was recognized in mythology and rituals, the power of women in agricultural societies was less than those of hunting societies. This lowering of status was facilitated by a new tool, the ox-drawn plow. Because ... oligarchy. Spartan women played a more meaningful role with more freedom than Athenian women because Spartan men concentrated on their military activities. C. Insecurities in Greek emotional life were magnified beca...

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