Although gender roles were similar in most societies (male dominated) during the emerging of Empires, one does stand out as different. Egypt was seen as the "reverse" culture out of the societies present at this time. Different style of writing, interaction with animals, and religion are all notable differences recorded by Herodotus in his comparison of Persian and Egyptian culture to that of his Greek culture in Ways of the World page 137. Religion being very prominent in Egypt, in comparison to other cultures, worship was taken seriously and there were a number of both gods and goddess to worship. Goddess, such as Isis, as well as male gods were highly praised and central to Egyptian life. This equality of both male and female god speaks for the equality in Egyptian culture itself. Although women could not be priest, they were allowed to participate in trade. Men were also often seen at home doing domestic work like weaving. This reversal was uncommon in other cultures, but very telling of how Egyptians viewed gender.
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| Depiction of the Egyptian goddess Isis |
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