Ancient History/Latin/German

This essay is an in-depth study and analysis of the lives of the two British women, Boudica of the Iceni and Queen Cartimandua of the Brigantes. It will also examine the gender rhetoric used by both Tacitus and Cassius Dio to ascertain why both of these powerful women were portrayed in such a manners in which they were.

Ever since the Hittite city of Boğazköy was discovered in 1834, Hittite people, their culture, and society have been a great source of both archaeological and historical interest. Their kings, known as one of the three Great Kings of the Ancient Near East in the Late Bronze Age, has fascinated scholars and readers alike. Hittite religion, and recently their magic rituals, have also recently captivated academic and public interest. However, there has been no definitive scholarship concerning Hittite women. This essay will provide a perspective on the role of Hittite women. It will provide an in-depth analysis into the lives of Hittite women of all classes, beginning with aspects of a Hittite woman's life from birth, through to marriage, and death. It will also examine the lives of Hittite royal women and the so-called Wise Women, who played an important role in the lives of Hittite people. In the process, it will show that women in Hittite society had an important role to play in many aspects of life.