Medical care of and by women in ancient Greece

Introduction: Medical art in Greece was not exclusively male. The involvement of women in the field of medicine has been documented in several early cultures. Material and methods: Archaeological findings, artistic representations and written sources reveal the feminine presence in medical care in Greece. Results: The history of the childbirth assistance demonstrate the presence of women as obstetricians assisting childbirth in some rituals, sometimes with the help of the presence of the goddess Hannahanna. It is clearly explain the role of women in the myth sphere. In the actions of the gods, the ceremonies highlighted the introduction of a newborn in the family. In mythology we find traces to learn about the ancient sites of care and among the names of those who has it exercised the art of healing also includes several female figures. Conclusion: In this paper, we examine the magical-therapeutic rituals that involved feminine role in Greek mythology.