CLA219H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Erechtheus, Chytri, 8 Women
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Women had important roles in religious ceremonies. Priestesses were granted a share of the sacrificial animals as well as get paid for their work. Sometimes years were dated based on the priestesses at that time (see thucydides) Women were also necessary for many tasks at the temple: weaving, sewing, etc. Many choices for women in religion besides being a priestess depending on the age of the girl: alteris corn grinder for the goddess, kanephoros carries grains, garlands, sacrifices, etc. at the front of a procession. Each order had their own specific requirements. Gentilician priesthoods: priesthood restricted to a particular genos (tribe) Eteoboutadai genos worshipped athena polias athena in her role as guardian of the city. Pandion was an early king of athens had two sons, boutes and erectheus: when he died, boutes was given priesthood, erectheus was given kingship. Democratic priesthood held by a citizen: 4 paths: Allotment drawing a name at random (the gods would guide it)
