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The aim is to examine women's involvement in warfare across ancient Mediterranean societies.

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

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This book explores women's roles in warfare in the ancient Mediterranean, highlighting gender dynamics and historical context.

Connie Skibinski (2026) studied this question.

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