Pythagorean Women

Pythagorean Women: Their History and Writings examines the social status, family customs, and philosophical participation of women within the Pythagorean tradition. The book investigates how female members engaged in philosophical pursuits while navigating the domestic norms of Archaic Greece.

Author Sarah B. Pomeroy discusses the domestic guidelines introduced by Pythagoras, including an identical standard of sexual conduct for both women and men. She also addresses the philosopher's encouragement of female deference as a means to maintain domestic harmony.

In addition, the work includes English translations of the earliest surviving literary Greek prose written by Neopythagorean women, alongside original photographs of ancient sites and artifacts.