As a Greek woman, you're amazed that you have been invited to this meeting that is filled predominantly with men. You're not in a position to question the reasoning, however, as it is Zeus himself who has invited you.

Timidly, you wait behind the men with your head down, hoping they won't think it's strange that you're there. Your husband hasn't even been invited to this meeting, and you're certainly not used to being in public without him! Shaking with nervousness, you wait for Zeus to tell you of your assignment.

Finally, he summons you to the front. "Woman," he begins, "I have known many mortal females in my time, but I have never really gotten to know what their everyday lives are like. Hera is too angry about my mingling, and always summons me back to Mt. Olympus as soon as she finds me gone. But I wonder, inside, what life is really like for the many women I encounter?"

You listen carefully, scribbling notes down as he writes. He says, specifically, that he wants to learn more about the daily life of the women he has known in Athens and in Sparta, and he wants you to fill him in on the details. What do they do? What are their responsibilities? What rights do they have? Do they differ between the city states?

Not wanting to disappoint the almighty Zeus, you leave, focused on your task.