The Women of Homer

The Women of Homer by Walter Copland Perry is a comprehensive study of the female characters in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Perry examines the roles and representations of women in ancient Greek society as depicted in these two works, and explores the ways in which Homer's female characters reflect the social and cultural norms of their time.The book is organized thematically, with chapters focusing on topics such as marriage, motherhood, beauty, and power. Perry analyzes the characters of major female figures such as Helen, Penelope, and Andromache, as well as minor characters and goddesses.Throughout the book, Perry draws on a range of literary and historical sources to provide context for his analysis, and offers insights into the ways in which the portrayal of women in Homer's work has influenced later literature and cultural attitudes towards women.Overall, The Women of Homer is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek literature and culture, as well as anyone interested in the representation of women in literature and society.1898. With illustrations. Contents: Homer; The Wonderland of Homer; The Magic of Homer; Position of Women in the Iliad and Odyssey; Marriage; Dress of Women in Homer; Some Homeric Women; Athene; Aphrodite; The Demi-Goddesses or Nymphs-Calypso, Kirke (Circe), Thetis; Andromache; Helen; Hekabe; and Excursus.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.