Where Did Ancient Greeks Honor Female Deities?

Where Did Ancient Greeks Honor Female Deities?

Maidens of Karyae at the Erechtheion in the Acropolis, Athens, Greece, photographed by Berthold Werner, 2017. Source: Wikimedia Commons   Each year, millions of tourists flock to the ruins of Greek temples that have captivated visitors and worshipers for centuries. Yet, a lesser-known part of this pantheon lies in the sacred spaces where local cults venerated Greek female deities. Many of these sanctuaries remain, tucked away on peaceful islands…