Question
Based on this passage, as well as other goddesses you have read about, what can you infer about the writer of this myth?
One of the earliest feminists, the Greek goddess Artemis was fiercely independent, choosing the wild beauty of the forest and mountains over marriage and the city life. As goddess of the moon and the hunt, she was an accomplished archer with a steady aim . . . always able the reach the goals upon which she set her sights.
a.
believes women are all the same
c.
believes that women are capable of making their own choices
b.
believes all women will get married and have children
d.
believes that women prefer nature to people
One of the earliest feminists, the Greek goddess Artemis was fiercely independent, choosing the wild beauty of the forest and mountains over marriage and the city life. As goddess of the moon and the hunt, she was an accomplished archer with a steady aim . . . always able the reach the goals upon which she set her sights.
a.
believes women are all the same
c.
believes that women are capable of making their own choices
b.
believes all women will get married and have children
d.
believes that women prefer nature to people
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Based on the passage, the writer of this myth can be inferred to hold the belief that women are capable of making their own choices (option c). The characterization of Artemis as fiercely independent and choosing a life in the wild over marriage suggests a view of women as autonomous beings who can determine their own paths and priorities.