Numerous problems present themselves in reconstructing the life of women in ancient Greece. ... Reading the plays of the classical playwrights give us evidence of women as strong, central characters in Greek tragedies and epics. ... There is good evidence to indicate that priestesses were more important than priests on Crete. ... Females participated in various religious rituals involving dancing and sacrifices, both important components of religious activities in later Greek history. ... Homer's works became the Greek "bible", outlining for the Greeks their heroic past, and ho...

• Word Count: 7196
• Approx Pages: 29
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Afterlife: In general, Native religions have no precise belief about life after death. ... Others believe that nothing definitely can be known about one's fate after this life. ... The goal is to receive a vision that will guide his development for the rest of his life. ... Now visualize an opening into the earth that you remember from sometime in your life. ...

• Word Count: 11626
• Approx Pages: 47
• Grade Level: High School