Olympias

<p>The definitive guide to the life of the first woman to play a major role in Greek political history this is the first modern biography of Olympias.</p><p>Presenting a critical assessment of a fascinating and wholly misunderstood figure Elizabeth Carney penetrates myth fiction and sexual politics and conducts a close examination of Olympias through historical and literary sources and brings her to life as she places the figure in the context of her own ancient brutal political world.</p><p>Individual examinations look at:</p><ul> <li>the role of Greek religion in Olympias' life</li> <li>literary and artistic traditions about Olympias found throughout the later ancient periods</li> <li>varying representations of Olympias found in the major ancient sources.</li> </ul><p>An absolutely compelling read for students scholars and anyone with an interest in Greek Classical or women’s history.</p>