The women of ancient Judaism were perceived as rather interesting, but less worthy, subjects when compared to Jewish men. While their main purpose in life was to birth children, women were still expected to complete a set of duties within the community and the home. The same could be said about females in the ancient Mediterranean world, such as in Greece and Egypt. However, religion was one of the most prominent aspects in ancient women's lives, both Jewish and Mediterranean.
Religion played a large role in the lives of all these women. While the women of Judaism believed in one true God, those of Greece and Egypt had many gods they worshiped for different things. For example, Isis was the Egyptian goddess of fertility and was seen as the
Religion played a large role in the lives of all these women. While the women of Judaism believed in one true God, those of Greece and Egypt had many gods they worshiped for different things. For example, Isis was the Egyptian goddess of fertility and was seen as the