WOMEN AND WAR - Elizabeth D. Carney / Sabine Müller (edd.), Brill’s Companion to Ancient Women and War in the Mediterranean World. (Brill’s Companions to Classical Studies 11.) Pp. xxiv + 619, colour ills. Leiden and Boston: Brill, 2025. Cased, €200. ISBN: 978-90-04-74317-5.

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• The aim is to examine women's involvement in warfare across ancient Mediterranean societies.
• Compilation of essays by various authors
• Focus on different historical perspectives and narratives
• Analysis of gender roles in relation to military activities
• Highlights the multifaceted roles of women in war, ranging from combatants to supporters
• Demonstrates the impact of societal norms on women's participation in military contexts
• Sheds light on historical narratives that often overlook women's contributions to war efforts