1. Women in Greek Myth and Society: Helen of Troy’s reputation, Pandora’s symbolism, Athenian women’s domestic roles, and Neaira’s status as a hetaira. 2. Women in Roman History and Law: The role of women in wars and conflicts, the legal rights of Roman women, divorce and custody laws, and the social status of matronae. 3. Comparative Religious Roles: Women’s participation in Athenian and Roman religious ceremonies, depictions on the Parthenon frieze, and the importance of ritual purity. 4. Social Class and Gender Disparities: Differences between rich and poor women in Rome, access to public events, and legal restrictions on female autonomy. 5. Female Figures in Myth and Literature: The contrast between Camilla and the Amazons, Medea’s role in Greek tragedy, and Cleopatra’s dual status as a powerful leader and a cultural outsider. 6. Political and Cultural Representation: The portrayal of women in classical sources, biases in historical accounts, and the impact of mythological and historical female figures on ancient societies.