It is shown that men would hunt animals as a way to strengthen their allegiance to manhood; whereas women joined the hunting sport as a form of entertainment and to prove their power over an empire. Specifically, Ayesha is notably viewed as a god-like figure that rivals the Greek and Roman gods, Artemis and Diana (Sinha, 40). Sinha uses these gods as contrasting figures to Ayesha because of the respect they have received not only in ancient Greek and Roman history, but throughout history in its entirety. Not only were they rulers of empires, but they were able to set high standards for “female authority” (Sinha, 40). Through examples of hunting and ancient mythology, Sinha is able to validate Haggard’s ideas from
It is shown that men would hunt animals as a way to strengthen their allegiance to manhood; whereas women joined the hunting sport as a form of entertainment and to prove their power over an empire. Specifically, Ayesha is notably viewed as a god-like figure that rivals the Greek and Roman gods, Artemis and Diana (Sinha, 40). Sinha uses these gods as contrasting figures to Ayesha because of the respect they have received not only in ancient Greek and Roman history, but throughout history in its entirety. Not only were they rulers of empires, but they were able to set high standards for “female authority” (Sinha, 40). Through examples of hunting and ancient mythology, Sinha is able to validate Haggard’s ideas from