Herodotus: Quotes about women

Herodotus was ancient Greek historian, often considered as the first historian. Explore interesting quotes on women.
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“"At sea your men will be as far inferior to Greeks as women are to men." (By Artemisa, the best persian warrior in Salamina, a very courageous woman. A superbe irony!).”

Herodotus book Histories

Book 8, Ch. 68.
The Histories

Women , Men , Courage , Sea

“My men have turned into women and my women into men!”

Herodotus book Histories

Book 8, Ch. 98.
The Histories

Women , Men

“At sea your men will be as far inferior to Greeks as women are to men.”

Herodotus book Histories

By Artemisa, the best persian warrior in Salamina, a very courageous woman. A superbe irony!
Book 8, Ch. 68.
The Histories

Sea , Women , Men