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The Children of Athena

- Athenian Ideas about Citizenship and the Division between the Sexes

About The Children of Athena

According to one myth, the first Athenian citizen was born from the earth after the sperm of a rejected lover, the god Hephaistos, dripped off the virgin goddess Athena's leg and onto fertile soil. This title explores how Athenians in the fifth century forged and maintained a collective identity.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780691037622
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 296
  • Published:
  • August 28, 1994
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x235x19 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 425 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: August 1, 2024

Description of The Children of Athena

According to one myth, the first Athenian citizen was born from the earth after the sperm of a rejected lover, the god Hephaistos, dripped off the virgin goddess Athena's leg and onto fertile soil. This title explores how Athenians in the fifth century forged and maintained a collective identity.

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