Yes, Greek mythology often portrays women as monstrous figures, embodying male fears about female power and motherhood. Lamia, for example, is depicted as a child-devouring demon whose transformation into a monster follows her grief over losing her children to Hera, suggesting a deep-seated anxiety about women's roles in nurturing and caring for children[1][3].
Additionally, creatures like Gello serve as representations of similar fears, associated with infertility and child mortality[5]. This pattern extends to other figures in mythology, like Medea, who embodies both the nurturing and destructive potential of women, further reinforcing the demonization of powerful female figures in ancient narratives[6].
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