Don't Be An Athena: Women's Stories of Surviving Medical Misogyny

Athena of Greek myth was a goddess revered for her strength as much as her wit. With stern wisdom, she struck fear into enemy hearts while providing steady counsel to kin and cult alike. But in wielding her power, Athena punished a pious maiden for being raped by Poseidon. That victim mortal's name was Medusa, and Athena made her into a monster. The mistreatment of women, particularly at the hands of other women, is unfortunately not confined to ancient myth—such abuses are present in moder...