They were also expected to participate in religious rituals honoring the gods of the state so that these gods would reciprocate with the gifts of military victories and bountiful harvests. There were also a number of cults women dedicated themselves to regarding fertility (such as the Cult of Artemis-Eileithyia-Orthia) or feminine strength as in th...
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