females in Greek Mythology
Ancient Greece
Centauridae, the Half-Women, Half-Horses of Greek Mythology
The Centauridae, or Centauresses, were fantastic creatures from ancient Greek mythology blending women and horses, much like the Centaurs, who had the torsos of men and the bodies of horses.
Called Κενταυρίδες, Kentaurides) or centauresses, in ancient Greek, they made...
Ancient Greece
Medusa, the Most Fearsome Figure of Greek Mythology
The representation of females in Greek mythology, including Medusa, has often showed men's fear of female power and their need to control it.