he human. Myths feature women from many different social classes depicting the different roles women play in society. Surprisingly, the only women with starring roles are queens and princesses, i.e. (Helen, Medea, Clytmnestra).The third and final level of women in Greek mythology is that of the monster. These monsters are part woman and part animal and mainly depict the fears of woman inside the head of the man, i.e. The Gorgons, Sphinx, harpies, etc.Although it may appear that the woman depicted in Greek Mythology are all held with less regard, usually depicted as the problems of society (Pandora, Helen), we can clearly say that some were there as benefactors to humanity (Athena, Hestia, Demeter) and have positive roles.Ancient woman do not appear to have complained about the kind of lives they led. They regarded the customs and laws that governed their lives as suitable and natural.No ancient author, male or female, fails to attribute to women their share of intelligence but none suggests that it is possible or desirable for women to adopt any pattern of existence other that those traditionally assigned to them, or to put it simply, to live in a society without men. Both men and women have their roles in life, and even in Greek mythology, but understanding the role of women in mythology ensures the better understanding of the fundaments of Greek Mythology....
