In Greek myths, women usually present negative and troublesome symbols so the causes of wars or fights written in myths were started by females. But I do not agree women always present a danger, problem or obstacle in the Greek myths. Ancient Greek Mythology in Homer’s books means little stories that created by imagination but inside the story, there was something to learn about and reflect the situation and problems the society was showing at that time. This time women are the topic that should discuss. As in the world, there are only two kinds of gender, man, and women. But the society keeps put women in the lower social state. So now we are going to find the reasons. First of all, in Homer’s ancient myths women were always described …show more content…
This could help to distract other countries leaders and started a fight for materials and money. Just like ‘Helen’ story, people wanted to marry her was because of her appearance and wealthy. So, by this trend, women would just focus on their outfit but rather than their inner buildup. And women care more about others opinion rather than learning about things that can help the further development of themselves and society. This is also one of the causes that women are having the lower position than man. Even in a relationship of marriage, women kept doing the role of obey. They need to follow the rules that designed by their husband and families. There was no way for them to have their own thought. But from Homer’s poems, women had their own image and strong personality. Women also affected by emotions when the one they loved or the thing they cared about was being injured or damaged, they would choose to fight or sacrifice themselves to protect or take revenge. Just like Alcestis, wife of Admetus, she sacrificed herself for her husband. Admetus was seriously sick so Apollo asked if there anyone willing to die for him then he could be rescued. While no one came out, Alcestis stepped forward. This showed the braveness and devotion of