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| Campus | Haverford |
| Semester | Fall 2023 |
| Registration ID | HISTH218A001 |
| Course Title | Women and War in the Ancient World |
| Credit | 1.00 |
| Department | Gender and Sexuality Studies |
| Instructor | Whitcomb,Katheryn E. |
| Times and Days | TTh 11:30am-12:55pm
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| Room Location | VCAM102 |
| Additional Course Info | Class Number: 3038 Women have traditionally been viewed as passive actors in the male-dominated field of war. They serve as catalysts for war, as in the case of Helen of Troy, or spoils of conquest. In this course, we will explore both the well-known traditional martial roles assigned to women in the Classical world, as well as the less-discussed, and perhaps more surprising, roles: warrior, spy, aggressor.; Lottery Preference: None; Enrollment Limit: 25.00 Social Science, B: Analysis of the Social World (; Hav: SO, B) |
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