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In the Iliad, women are often depicted as objects that can be traded or possessed by men. The most important woman is Helen, whose kidnapping by Paris sparked the Trojan War. Other important female characters manipulate events, like Hera who convinces Zeus to allow more fighting, and Aphrodite who rescues Paris from death. Athena and Hera are among the most powerful gods in the story, intervening in battles and outwitting male gods. While less prominent than men, some women play pivotal roles through their

Author

Laxmi Kant Vashisth

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