Pregnancy and Childbirth
The Ancient world was a dangerous place and without the help we have today, children were necessary to survive. Children were your means of our retirement homes and our 401ks. These kids were expected to care for their parents when they got old therefore it was especially good luck to bear a son. The goddess Eileithyia saw you in good favor if she bore you a healthy son and a women would be seen as a good housewife.
As ancient Greece modernized and they turned further from the supernatural beliefs, political and social views on a woman and the children became more medically sound and safe.
As ancient Greece modernized and they turned further from the supernatural beliefs, political and social views on a woman and the children became more medically sound and safe.