Athena: A Positive Role Model for Women Today.

Athena: A Positive Role Model for Women Today As a man, it is nearly impossible for me to truly know what a woman would desire in a positive role model. Being a man in a "mans' world" I can only see and try to understand the struggles that many woman go through today. To me an ideal role model for modern women would be, someone who can overcome the obstacles of a patriarchal society while …

…to her reluctance to be meek in a patriarchal society. She also has a good balance of masculine and feminine values. She managed to complete "male" oriented tasks while remaining creative and compassionate. After carefully looking at Athena's accomplishments modern woman can conclude that she is a great role model. Works Cited Harris, Stephen L, and Platzner, Gloria. Classical Mythology: Images and Insights. Mountain View: Mayfield 2001 Hathaway, Nancy. The Friendly Guide to Mythology. Harmondsworth: Penguin 2001