Women in Antiquity
Women in Antiquity This volume gathers brand new essays from some of the most respected scholars of ancient history, archaeology, and physical anthropology to create an engaging overview of the lives…
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Women in Antiquity
This volume gathers brand new essays from some of the most respected scholars of ancient history, archaeology, and physical anthropology to create an engaging overview of the lives of women in antiquity. The sections cover Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, Cyprus, the Levant, the Aegean, Italy, and Western Europe, and include many lesser-known cultures such as the Celts, Iberia, Carthage, the Black Sea region, and Scandinavia. The book is divided into ten sections, nine focusing on a particular area, and also includes almost 200 images, maps, and charts.
Forensic evidence is also treated for the actual bodies of ancient women.Women in Antiquity is edited by two experts in the field, and is an invaluable resource to students of the Women's experiences are explored, from ordinary daily life to religious ritual and practice, to motherhood, childbirth, sex, and building a career.