Women and the Mount Athos in the Byzantine Period - Medievalists.net
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The principle of avaton, which denies women access to Mount Athos, has been in place since the 9th century, coinciding with the rise of Orthodox monasticism.
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In examining the intersection of women and Mount Athos, we must recognize that women have historically been unable to set foot on this sacred ground.
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