The greek gods and goddesses often played a major part in greek literature because

many of the stories are about their powers and how they use them on humans.

the storytellers were afraid to leave them out.

they were the only source of entertainment.

the population grew a lot and was making more money

some women in the middle and upper classes worked as doctors, government officials, or priestesses. both women and men enjoyed a better quality of life the higher they were on the social pyramid. the egyptians believed that their class system created a stable, well-ordered society. each group had its own role to play.