by Sappho

Ancient History Sourcebook: The Lot of the Hellenic Woman
One of the best ways to discover what life was like for women such as Sappho is to read what the literature of the times had to say about the role of women in society. Visit this site to read several selections of Greek literature from a variety of authors. Scroll down the page to read selections by Semonides, Hipponax, Thukydides, Demosthenes, Susarion, and Antiphanes. Using these sources, make some generalizations about women’s standing in Greek society. Write your ideas in the Web Links Activity Log.