Pythagorean Women

"In this book Pomeroy translates and critiques all the extant writings of female followers of Pythagoras, nearly all of which have been ignored or sidelined by male scholars... a very valuable addition to the literature."

"A delight to read... This look at the female followers of Pythagoras in ancient times is a very valuable addition to the literature."

"One could hardly hope for a better guide to this subject."

"Pomeroy's highly informative and carefully argued book touches on significant elements of the Neopythagorean women authors. It is a welcome addition to the literature, opening up much fertile ground for future work."

"[Pythagorean Women] will be a major impulse for future scholars to study these texts and their authors."

"A book about Pythagorean women is sorely needed and long overdue. Pomeroy rectifies that situation and could fill large gaps not only in the social history of Pythagoreanism but more generally in the history of the lives of these women, including their intellectual lives."