The Goddess Hathor and the women of ancient Egypt
This thesis aims to investigate the women of ancient Egypt with regards to their relationship with the goddess Hathor. Hathor is one of the most popular Egyptian deities, and arguably (until she was assimilated by Isis during later Egyptian history) the most popular deity among the women of Egypt.
Eroticism and sexuality in Old Kingdom Egypt
Most research on sexuality and eroticism in Egypt has so far focused on the New Kingdom and the later periods, probably due to the fact that much more evidence survives from these periods. During the Early Dynastic and Old Kingdom the foundations for many cultural practices were laid, which were then perpetuated throughout the rest of the Dynastic period. An understanding of sexuality during this period is thus crucial background for fully appreciating the later evidence.
Speculations of the Death of Roman Theatre
These mimes were centered around themes of murder and adultery: the amount of indecency was incredible. In a warped sense of Realism, emperors could command a real sex act to take place on stage.
Spartacus Mythistoricus: Winning Spartacus into the Mythical
The Spartacus represented in these media is not the same Spartacus that the ancient sources wrote about. The representation of Spartacus’ history has changed dramatically over the course of time and has, in fact,
Intrigue, Blood, and Naked Breasts: Strategies of the Epic Series on Premium Cable
The epic, in particular the sword-
Interpreting Votives, Interpreting Women: The Acropolis Korai and the Social Implications of their Dedication
In order to look into those questions, I have chosen to limit my examination of the korai to the statues on the Athenian Acropolis…
The Sunrise As The Birth Of A Baby: The Prenatal Key to Egyptian Mythology
In Egyptian mythology, the Sun God Ra stands at the center. There are many volumes written about the netherworld, the Amduat, such as The Book of the Gate of Heaven, The Book of the Cave, or The Book of the Earth, just to mention the most important ones. In these books of the netherworld, you can read what the dead king, the Pharaoh, can expect to encounter in that world.
Subordinate Woman or Favored Leader: Portrayals of Mary Magdalene in Christian Canonical & Non-Canonical Gospels
In the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John, the repeated mention and identification of Mary Magdalene by name validates her presence and prominence among Biblical women. Furthermore, when amongst a group of women, her name is frequently the first listed (though not always). Moreover, Jesus appears to Mary first after his resurrection in several of the books too. Despite these distinctions above nearly all other women, she is specifically named only eleven times in eight chapters of the Gospels (two chapters each).
Historical contraception: birth control before "the pill"
Among the various forms of contraception described emerge three clear categories of contraception: techniques, herbo-pharmacology, and devices.
To Prevent, Treat and Cure Love in Ancient Egypt
Having sex initiated a set of actions: cleaning, shaving, perfuming, moisturizing, and, in some cases as today, substances to prevent or avoid ill-effects.