these times. There were two classes of prostitution. There were the slaves run by citizens and the refined courtesans. (Spielvogel 100) Male prostitutes were not citizens but foreigners. Female citizens were prostitutes, yet male prostitutes were not allowed. (Spielvogel 92) Take them and keep them within. The proper place for women. (Beatty 70) In other words women did not have any place in public life. Their place was in the home raising children and running the household. It was of great importance for women to give birth to male children. The son would become the heir of the father. (Spielvogel 100) Only for this do fathers pray for sons. Obedient, loyal, ready to strike down (Beatty 71) Men also believed that a womens body was not capable to handle the weather. For this reason they should remain inside. (Spielvogel 101) Myths were used to justify the subjection of women. Myths about the first woman, Pandora, explained the supposed evil nature of women. In revenge of Prometheus giving fire to man, Zeus sent Pandora. When they took the gift of Pandora, they brought out evil. There were different versions of this myth. In a better version Pandora was curious. She opened a jar unaware she would release evil into the world. Slightly improving the image of women, yet Pandora is conclusively responsible for evil. (Kishlansky 54) Creon explained to his son, To all ones enemies. Do not be fooled, my son, By lust and the wiles of women. (Beatty 70) Its evident many men believed they were superior to women. Creon refused to lose a battle to a woman. And will never betray it-least of all for a woman. Better be beaten, if needed, by a man, Than let a woman get the better of us. (Beatty 71) Whatever the battle was men did not want to be beat by women. Only men were allowed to participate and attend the Olympic games. Women were made separate games to attend. These separate games were dedicated to Hera, Zeuss wife. These...
