Deity and Patriarchy: A Feminist Standpoint in Aeschylus’ The Eumenides

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Textual analysis reveals how gods legitimize patriarchy and misogyny in Aeschylus' The Eumenides, highlighting societal implications.

The gods' actions in The Eumenides enforce strict gender roles, which subordinate women to men while legitimizing patriarchy.
Apollo and Zeus significantly contribute to the institutionalization of gender inequality through their treatment of women.
This analysis employs textual analysis based on Manne's theory of misogyny, shedding light on patriarchal structures.
The findings suggest that Aeschylus’ work reflects deep-rooted biases, reinforcing male-dominated societal values of its time.

Ahmad et al. (2025) studied this question.

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