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Divine Women

Season 1 Episode 2: Handmaids of the Gods

Bettany Hughes explores the overlooked history of priestesses, shedding light on the crucial role of Aphrodite worship in ancient Greek culture, particularly for women.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 When God Was a Girl

1. When God Was a Girl

Aired: Apr 11, 2012

The earliest days of human history are explored by a renowned historian as th...

Episode 2 Handmaids of the Gods

2. Handmaids of the Gods

Aired: Apr 18, 2012

Bettany Hughes explores the overlooked history of priestesses, shedding light...

Episode 3 The War of the Words

3. The War of the Words

Aired: Apr 25, 2012

In the next episode, Bettany Hughes uncovers the hidden stories of extraordin...

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Creators

Emily Davis

Emily DavisDirector

Info about Divine Women

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary