Married women in greece
The status and characteristics of ancient and modern-day women in Greece evolved from the events that occurred in the history of Greece. According to Michael Scott, in his article "The Rise of Women in Ancient Greece" History Today , "place of women" and their achievements in ancient Greece was best described by Thucidydes in this quotation: that "The greatest glory [for women] is to be least talked about among men, whether in praise or blame. In , they received their right to vote, [5] which led to their earning places and job positions in businesses and in the government of Greece ; and they were able to maintain their right to inherit property, even after being married. Although mostly women lacked political and equal rights in ancient Greece, they enjoyed a certain freedom of movement until the Archaic age.




Women and Marriage in Ancient Greece




What Greece is Really Like (for Women)
Greece is the land where you laze about on hot summer days and let your wild side out at night. Come to Greece! No problem! Everyone in Greece is broke all the time!



Why Greek Brides are the Best in Europe
Marriage in ancient Greece had less of a basis in personal relationships and more in social responsibility. The goal and focus of all marriages was intended to be reproduction, making marriage an issue of public interest. Marriages were usually arranged by the parents; on occasion professional matchmakers were used.





The Greeks thought that Cecrops—one of the early kings of Athens who wasn't entirely human—was responsible for civilizing mankind and establishing monogamous marriage. Men were still free to establish relationships with courtesans and prostitutes , but with the institution of matrimony, lines of heredity could be traced, and marriage established who was in charge of the woman. Since citizenship was passed through to one's offspring, there were limits on whom a citizen might marry.

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